On Monday evening, at the awards ceremony organized by "La Liga", the best prizes were handed out. The awards were given for achievements in the 2015-16 season. Individual awards were received by players playing in the goalkeeper position, as well as coaches leading the teams. The best goalkeeper of the past season in "La Liga" was recognized as Jan Oblak from Madrid's "Atletico". "Rojiblancos" with the Slovenian in goal only conceded 18 goals throughout the season. This is the best result in the league. Diego Godin, also from "Atletico", was chosen as the best defender. It is no surprise that the excellent results of the Spanish capital team in defense were contributed by the Uruguayan who has been demonstrating great form for several years already. Representatives from Madrid's "Real" also received awards. Luka Modric was recognized as the best midfielder in the league, while Marco Asensio, who played for "Espanyol" on loan last season, was chosen as the player who showed the most improvement in the championship. The best striker in the league was Lionel Messi, who has been named the best footballer in the world five times. The Argentine did not become the top scorer, but greatly contributed to his team's triumph in the championship. The main award in "La Liga" - the title of the best player - went to Antoine Griezmann from "Atletico". The striker, who scored 22 goals, managed to surpass Luis Suarez, who scored 40 goals, only receiving the title of the best foreign player playing in Spain. The last award of "La Liga" went to "Atletico" coach Diego Simeone, who was recognized as the best coach of the 2015-16 season.
A team photo to close the Gala! #PremiosLaLiga pic.twitter.com/sPRrutpjEw
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