Monte Carlo, Aug 30: Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery won the UEFA Best Player in Europe award for 2012/13 ahead of the usual contenders Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
It was recognition for his part in Bayern's Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble. The Frenchman was the first player from a club other than Barcelona or Real Madrid to make the final three since the award was established by UEFA in 2011.
Messi won the inaugural award followed by Spaniard Andres Iniesta, his Barcelona team-mate, last year.
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