On the sidelines of the draw for the European Champions League, Franck Ribery has been voted “Best player of the season.”

The Frenchman, author of a treble Cup-league and Champions League with Bayern Munich last season, is ahead of Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid.

“It’s always nice to win this trophy. It is a special time to be here. I thank the Bayern leaders, “said the French international.