Cristiano Ronaldo took the top gong at the LFP awards as La
Liga's standout performers from the 2013-14 campaign were
revealed on Monday night.
The Real Madrid star was named the best player from last
season in Spain's top flight after scoring 31 goals in just 30
league games for the European champions.
The Ballon d'Or holder becomes only the second player to win
the prize since its inception in 2008-09, with Lionel Messi
have won all four of the previous titles.
"I have to thank my team-mates, Real Madrid, my family... it
is a very good moment in my career," Ronaldo, also named
best forward of the season, said at the awards ceremony in
Madrid.
"For me, the important thing is to win collective prizes, but I
like the individual ones, too. I work every day, in training, to
continue adding more to this."
Ronaldo also scooped the prize for best goal of the campaign
for his strike against Valencia in week 36.
Diego Simeone was honoured as best coach after guiding
Atletico Madrid to the title in a remarkable season which also
saw them reach the Champions League final.
"I want to share this with my players, without whom none of
this would be possible," said the Argentine. "Thanks to Koke,
Gabi, Miranda, Courtois... and everyone who made it possible
to win the title."
Sergio Ramos scooped the best defender award, while Carlos
Bacca (best South American) and Yacine Brahimi (best
African) were also recognised. Rafinha Alcantara was named
the revelation of the campaign.
The awards for the best players and coach were voted for by
the three team captains of each side in the division, though
they were not allowed to vote for players from their own club.
La Liga coaches chose the revelation award, while internet
polls were responsible for the best goal, best African and best
South American prizes.
AWARD
WINNER
CLUB
Best Player
Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid
Best Coach
Diego Simeone
Atletico Madrid
Best Goalkeeper
Keylor Navas
Real Madrid (formerly Levante)
Best Defender
Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid
Best Defensive Midfielder
Luka Modric
Real Madrid
Best Attacking Midfielder
Andres Iniesta
Barcelona
Best African Player
Yacine Brahimi
Granada
Best South American Player
Carlos Bacca
Sevilla
Revelation
Rafinha Alcantara
Barcelona (loaned to Celta)
source.. goal. com