In Team of the Year UEFA.com version released yesterday, Bale also became the only British player selected. Only he, Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich) and Thiago Silva (AC Milan) non-league players who entered the Spanish team selection.
Special for Tottenham, only this time there are those players who get the award, since UEFA was held in 2001.
"It's incredible to be able to be recognized in a very famous institution. That this is the result of voting fans across Europe make it a special award," said Bale in his club's official website.
22-year-old Wales players were defeated, among others, Edin Hazard (Lille), Ashley Young (Manchester United), and Juan Mata (Chelsea), left midfielder position. Total of 4.5 million votes summarized in UEFA's voting sites.
"But as I always say, I was part of a team here at Spurs, and whatever recognition I receive is thanks to my colleagues, who contributed a lot, like me individually. This team is playing very well and we all play part of it, "he said.
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