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.
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It was recognition for his part in Bayern's unprecedented Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble.
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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 European soccer's governing body in 2011.
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Argentina's Messi won the inaugural award followed by Spaniard Andres Iniesta, his Barcelona teammate, last year.
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Messi and Real Madrid's Portugal forward Ronaldo had also both made the last three in each of the two previous years.
I think it was a well deserved one for him cos he played really well for Bayern Munich last season. I kudos him for clinching the award!