Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale reflected on an unforgettable yr that incorporated club and international success.
The attacker helped Madrid to Champions League success earlier than stunningly guiding Wales to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.
Bale, in the ultimate round of the first-rate participant in Europe Award along with team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, stated it had been an remarkable year.
"it is a significant honour to be a finalist," he advised 24sata.
"These style of awards you can not win by way of yourself, however by using taking part in for the crew, so I need to thank my staff-mates, both in club and country wide crew, as they're part of this too."
He brought: "winning the Champions League with actual was once the most important factor for me last season.
"It was lengthy and difficult season, however we fought hard and won what we wanted to win.
"For me, it was a fine season, now not only with the club. Now we have had a pleasant Euros, so i'm going to not ever fail to remember this yr."
On the ecu award, Bale mentioned: "it might be excellent to win this award, but I prefer to center of attention on what am i able to do for my group.
"And if it manner i'm going to win some person award, first-rate, however the team comes first."