The 32nd UNFP Trophies ceremony took place on Monday May 13, 2024 at the Pavillon d'Armenonville in Paris. It rewarded the best players, coaches and prospects in Ligue 1, Ligue 2 and D1 Arkema.
Here are some of the highlights of the evening:
- Kylian Mbappé wins his fifth title as best player in Ligue 1:The Paris Saint-Germain striker once again dominated the championship, with 33 goals and 21 assists. He is ahead of Moussa Dembélé (Olympique Lyonnais) and Alexandre Lacazette (Olympique Lyonnais).
Kylian Mbappé UNFP award
- Gianluigi Donnarumma voted best goalkeeper in Ligue 1:The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper has had a remarkable season, with 19 clean sheets. He succeeds Mike Maignan (LOSC Lille), winner in 2023.
Gianluigi Donnarumma UNFP award
- Christophe Galtier elected best coach in Ligue 1:The Paris Saint-Germain coach led his team to a new French championship title, after a dominated season. He is ahead of Julien Stéphan (RC Strasbourg) and Bruno Genesio (Stade Rennais).
Christophe Galtier UNFP award
- Rose Lavaud crowned best player in D1 Arkema: The Olympique Lyonnais striker had an exceptional season, with 24 goals and 8 assists. She is ahead of Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Paris Saint-Germain) and Kadidiatou Diani (Paris Saint-Germain).
- Sonia Bompastor voted best coach in D1 Arkema: The Olympique Lyonnais coach won her third French championship title with the club. She is ahead of Frédéric Taccone (Paris Saint-Germain) and Olivier Echouafni (FC Fleury 91).
The ceremony was also an opportunity to pay tribute to several personalities from the world of French football, including:
- Michel Platini: The former French player and coach received an honorary trophy for his entire career.
- Aimé Jacquet: The former coach of the French team, world champions in 1998, received a trophy for his work in the service of French football.
- Sandrine Soubeyrand: The former player of the French women's team received a trophy for her contribution to the development of women's football.
For more information on the UNFP Trophies ceremony, you can consult the following websites:
- UNFP official website: https://www.unfp.org/
- The Team: https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Trophees-unfp/
- RMC Sport: https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/ligue-1/direct-trophees-unfp-meilleurs-joueurs-entraineurs-espoirs-suivez-en-live-la-ceremonie-de-remise-des-trophees_LN-202405130284.html
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