Martens named UEFA women's Player of the Year

Barcelona winger Lieke Martens was named UEFA women's Player of the Year, beating VfL Wolfsburg striker Pernille Harder and Olympique Lyon midfielder Dzsenifer Marozsan, European soccer's governing body announced during the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on Thursday.

Martens guided the Dutch women's team to their first international title when they won the European championship this year. The 24-year-old was named player of the tournament.

Lieke played six matches in the European Championship and scored three goals and provided two assists.

“I'm speechless! Thank you for all the support and a special thanks to my teammates and family, without them I couldn't achieve this!,” Martens wrote on her twitter.

Cristiano Ronaldo was named the men’s Player of the Year while Luka Modric was awarded best midfielder.