Real Madrid's Karim Benzema (Photo: Reuters)
Benzema, who scored crucial goals to help France qualify for next year’s European Championship, won the magazine’s vote ahead of Barcelona defender Eric Abidal and Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who was third.
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, last year’s winner, finished in fourth place.
The 23-year-old Benzema scored after just 21 seconds in Saturday’s “clasico” against Barcelona, but it was not enough as Madrid lost 3-1.
Benzema has scored 13 goals in all competitions so far for Madrid this season. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online sports on Twitter: @AO_Sports)
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