During the UEFA Champions League draw ceremony, the best player of the year was also announced. The title for the best player in Europe was contested by Luka Modrić, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Mohamed Salah. The award was presented to the engine of the Madrid "Real" team, Luka Modrić. Last season, the Croatian won the Champions League tournament and was one of the key players on his team. He also managed to reach the World Cup final this summer with the Croatian national team.
During the ceremony, the best players of the previous UEFA Champions League season were also announced. One player was selected from each position. The champion Real Madrid collected all possible trophies - Keylor Navas was recognized as the best goalkeeper, Sergio Ramos as the defender, Luka Modrić as the midfielder, and Cristiano Ronaldo as the forward.
