England manager Sarina Wiegman has been named women’s UEFA Coach of the Year 2021-22
England manager Sarina Wiegman has been named women’s UEFA Coach of the Year 2021-22 after leading the Lionesses to a historic victory at the Euros. Also, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema won the men’s Player of the Year award following a La Liga and Champions League double last season. His manager Carlo Ancelotti was named as the men’s Coach of the Year. Similarly, Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s Player of the Year award for a consecutive year. Wiegman beat Lyon manager Sonia Bompastor, who guided the French side to their eighth Champions League title, and Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg to the women’s Coach of the Year award after leading England to their first major tournament success since the 1966 men’s World Cup. Benzema, golden boot winner in La Liga and the Champions League last season, Benzema picked up the men’s player award after netting in 27 goals in the Spanish top flight, nine more than any other player, while also scoring 15 in the Champions League.
