Van Dyck went around Messi and Ronaldo in the struggle for the title of football player of the year according to UEFA

The defender of the English "Liverpool" and the Netherlands team Virgil Van Dyck was recognized as the best football player in the 2018/19 season according to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). This was announced during the draw of the group stage of the Champions League , which took place in Monaco.

In addition to Van Dyck, Argentinean Lionel Messi from Barcelona and Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus claimed the award .

The 28-year-old Van Dyck, who won the Champions League Liga last season with Liverpool, for the first time in his career, became the owner of the prize, which has been awarded since 2011.

He also received the award to the best defender of the Champions League season 2018/19.

The defender’s collection also has the title of a player of the year according to football players of a professional football association, which is awarded in English football.

The best striker of the Champions League of the 2018/19 season was recognized as the leader of Barcelona Lionel Messi. The best midfielder is his teammate Frenka de Jong, the best goalkeeper is Alisson from Liverpool.

Also, during the drawing ceremony, the best football player of the year was named. It was the defender of the national team of England and the French "Lyon" Lucy Bronze.