During the prestigious ceremony that took place in Monaco, the best football player competing in Europe in 2019 was awarded. The award went to the midfielder of the "Liverpool" team, Virgil van Dijk, who beat two football phenomena - Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - for the main prize. L. Messi scored 12 goals in 10 matches last season and became the top scorer of the tournament, but V. van Dijk overshadowed the main achievement - Champions League trophies. During the ceremony, the best players in different positions were also awarded. Alisson was named the best goalkeeper of last season, while his teammate Virgil van Dijk was recognized as the best defender. Frenkie de Jong, who reached the semi-finals with Amsterdam's "Ajax" last season, was named the best midfielder, and Lionel Messi was recognized as the best forward without much surprise.
