La Liga Player Of The Month
The Player of the Month is an association football award that recognises the best La Liga player each month of the season. Winners Multiple winners The following table lists the number of awards won by players who have won at least two Player of the Month awards. Players in bold are still active in La Liga. Awards won by nationality Awards won by position Awards won by club La Liga U23 Player of the Month Since the 2023–24 season, the competition also recognizes the best under-23 player of the month. Winners See also * La Liga Manager of the Month * La Liga Goal of the Month * La Liga Save of the Month * La Liga Awards Notes References {{La Liga teamlist Player of the Month Month A month is a unit of time, used with calendars, that is approximately as long as a natural phase cycle of the Moon; the words ''month'' and ''Moon'' are cognates. The traditional concept of months arose with the cycle of Moon phases; such lunar mo ... Association footba ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Leo Messi V Almeria 020314 (extra Crop)
Leo is the Latin word for lion. It most often refers to: * Leo (constellation), a constellation of stars in the night sky * Leo (astrology), an astrological sign of the zodiac * Leo (given name), a given name in several languages, usually masculine The terms Leo or Léo may also refer to: Acronyms * Lateral epitaxial overgrowth and pendeo-epitaxy, Lateral epitaxial overgrowth – a semiconductor substrate technology * Law enforcement officer * Law enforcement organisation * ''Louisville Eccentric Observer'', a free weekly newspaper in Louisville, Kentucky * Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity * Legal Ombudsman, often informally abbreviated to LEO or LeO in the UK. Arts and entertainment Music * L.E.O. (band), a band by musician Bleu and collaborators * Leo (soundtrack), ''Leo'' (soundtrack), soundtrack album by Anirudh Ravichander for the 2023 Indian film Film * Leo (2000 film), ''Leo'' (2000 film), a Spanish film * Leo (2002 film), ''Leo'' (2002 film), ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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RC Celta De Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo (; ), commonly known as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, that competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football. Nicknamed ''Os Celestes'' (The Sky Blues), the club was founded in August 1923 as ''Club Celta'', following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna. The club's home stadium is Balaídos, which seats 24,870 spectators. The club's name is derived from the Celts, a people who once lived in the region. Celta have a long-standing rivalry with fellow Galician club Deportivo La Coruña, with whom they contest the Galician derby. Celta have never won the league title nor Copa del Rey, although they have reached the final three times in the latter. The club finished in their best-ever position of fourth in 2002–03, qualifying for the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League, where they were eliminated by Arsenal in the round of 16. In the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League, Celta reached the semi-fina ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2015–16 La Liga
The 2015–16 La Liga season (known as the ''Liga Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, BBVA'' for sponsorship reasons) was the 85th since its establishment. FC Barcelona, Barcelona were the defending champions. The season began on 21 August 2015, and concluded on 15 May 2016. Barcelona successfully retained the title (their 24th Liga overall) following a 3–0 win against Granada CF, Granada on the final matchday. Barcelona, Real Madrid CF, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid were engaged in an intense title race, with the three teams finishing with 91, 90 and 88 points respectively. Barcelona's Luis Suárez finished as the league's top scorer, becoming the first player apart from Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to do so since the 2008–09 La Liga, 2008–09 season. Teams Promotion and relegation (pre-season) A total of twenty teams contested the league, including seventeen sides from the 2014–15 La Liga, 2014–15 season and three promoted from the 2014–15 Segunda División. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vitolo (footballer, Born 1989)
Víctor Machín Pérez (; born 2 November 1989), known as Vitolo (), is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mainly as a left winger and occasionally as a forward. He began his career with Las Palmas before joining Sevilla in 2013, where he won the Europa League three times. He signed with Atlético Madrid in 2017, winning the same competition in his first season and adding the subsequent Super Cup. Vitolo won his first cap for Spain in 2015. Club career Las Palmas Vitolo was born in Las Palmas. He came through the youth ranks at hometown club UD Las Palmas, playing for two years with the B team before making the breakthrough in the 2010–11 season, with the Canary Islands side in the Segunda División. He made his debut on 28 August 2010, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–2 home win against Gimnàstic de Tarragona, and scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 defeat of AD Alcorcón on 11 September, also at home. On 27 November 2010, in another ho ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D. (), often abbreviated to Rayo (Spanish for "thunderbolt"), is a Spanish professional football club based in the Villa de Vallecas district of Madrid. The club competes in La Liga, the top flight of Spanish football. Founded on 29 May 1924, the club is known for its sociocultural tradition, recognized for representing the barrio-local culture and its working-class status. Its home matches have been played at the 14,708-capacity Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas stadium since 1976. During its history, Rayo has spent 22 seasons in the top-flight, and has played in one European competition, the UEFA Cup in the 2000–01 season. The club won the 2017–18 Segunda División. By historical performance, Rayo is the third best club in Community of Madrid, after Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. History Establishment and early years Rayo Vallecano was founded on 29 May 1924 in the hometown of Prudencia Priego, wife of the club's first president Julián H ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alberto Bueno
Alberto Bueno Calvo (; born 20 March 1988) is a Spanish former professional Association football, footballer. He operated mainly as a Forward (association football), forward, but could also appear as a Midfielder#Winger, left winger. After starting out at Real Madrid CF, Real Madrid, he went on to represent mainly Real Valladolid, Valladolid and Rayo Vallecano, amassing La Liga totals of 164 matches and 36 goals over seven seasons. He also played in England, Portugal and Greece. Bueno earned 28 Cap (sport), caps for Spain national youth football team, Spain at youth level all categories comprised, scoring 19 goals. Club career Real Madrid Born in Madrid, Bueno was a product of Real Madrid CF, Real Madrid's youth system, and he started playing for the ''Juvenil'' team, scoring 37 goals in 37 matches. The following season he progressed to Real Madrid Castilla, appearing in 31 games in the Segunda División. In August 2007, Real Madrid signed Bueno on a professional contract with ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann (; born 21 March 1991) is a French professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), forward or attacking midfielder for club Atlético Madrid. Considered one of the greatest players of his generation, he is known for his versatility, match intelligence, attacking output, and off-ball attributes. Griezmann began his senior club career with Real Sociedad, winning the Segunda División in his 2009–10 Segunda División, first season. In 2014, he joined Atlético Madrid for a then-club record €30 million and won the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa League, 2018 UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup, 2014 Supercopa de España, Supercopa de España, and La Liga Awards#Winners, La Liga Best Player. He was nominated for the Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player, Best FIFA Men's Player in 2016 and 2018. In 2019, Griezmann was the subject of a record List of most expensive association football transfers, associat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, Sociedad Anónima Deportiva, S.A.D., usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF, is a Spanish professional association football, football club based in Villarreal, in the Province of Castellón, Castellón province of eastern Spain, that plays in La Liga, the top flight of Football in Spain, Spanish football. Founded in 1923, the club spent much time of its history in the lower divisions of Spanish football and began in La Liga in 1998. In the 21st century, Villarreal gained some league stability, although they sustained relegation in 2012, rebounding the next year and then remaining in the top division to date. The club made its first appearance in the UEFA Champions League in 2005, with its best result being the semi-finals in 2006 and 2022. Villarreal also appeared in the UEFA Europa League during this time, and won the competition in 2021 by defeating Manchester United F.C., Manchester United in the 2021 UEFA Europa League Final, final, clinching their f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Luciano Vietto
Luciano Darío Vietto (; born 5 December 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Racing Club. Club career Early career Vietto was born in the small town of Balnearia in the Province of Córdoba. He joined his local team Independiente de Balnearia at the age of seven. At the age of 15, Vietto joined Argentine Primera División club Estudiantes, but was released two years later. He subsequently moved to Racing Club's youth academy, after a failed trial at Rosario Central. Racing Club In 2011, Vietto signed his first professional contract, and was called up to the main squad by manager Diego Simeone on 25 October. He made his professional debut on a day later, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–1 home draw against Lanús. Vietto was handed his first start on 3 September 2012, scoring his first professional goals (and his first hat-trick) in a 3–1 home success over San Martín de San Juan. He became a regular starter under Luis Zubel ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Karim Benzema
Karim Mostafa Benzema (born 19 December 1987) is a French professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Striker (association football), striker for and Captain (association football), captains Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah), Al-Ittihad. Regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time, Benzema is a creative forward known for his technical skills, vision and versatility on the field. He won 25 trophies with Real Madrid CF, Real Madrid, including four La Liga, three Copa del Rey, and five UEFA Champions League titles. He has scored List of footballers with 500 or more goals, over 500 career goals for club and country, and is Real Madrid's List of Real Madrid CF records and statistics#Goalscorers, second-highest goalscorer and top assist provider. Born in Lyon to parents of Algerian descent, Benzema began his career with hometown club Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon in 2005, contributing sporadically to three Ligue 1 title wins. In 2007–08 Ligue 1, 200 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nolito
Manuel Agudo Durán (; born 15 October 1986), known as Nolito (), is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a winger or a forward. Having begun his career at lower league clubs he signed for Barcelona in 2008, playing predominantly with its reserves. He totalled 243 games and 60 goals in La Liga, where he also represented Granada, Celta and Sevilla. Abroad, he played two seasons for Benfica in Portugal, and one in the English Premier League with Manchester City. Nolito made his debut for Spain in November 2014, representing the nation at Euro 2016. Club career Early career Born in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cádiz, Andalusia, Nolito began his career with UD Algaida in his hometown before joining Atlético Sanluqueño in 2000. He made his first-team debut in Tercera División with the latter club at the age of just 15, scoring on his debut, and moved to Valencia in 2003, where he wrapped up his formative years. Nolito returned to Sanluqueño in 2005, and was ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2014–15 La Liga
The 2014–15 La Liga season (known as the ''Liga BBVA'' for sponsorship reasons) was the 84th season of the premier association football league in Spain. The campaign began on 23 August 2014, and concluded on 24 May 2015. Barcelona won its 23rd title on 17 May 2015 after defeating defending champions Atlético Madrid at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, and also equalled the all-time record goal difference of +89 (110 goals scored and 21 conceded), originally set by Real Madrid in the 2011–12 season. Barcelona won the title with 94 points, two more than Real Madrid. Teams Promotion and relegation (pre-season) A total of 20 teams contest the league, including 17 sides from the 2013–14 season and three promoted from the 2013–14 Segunda División. This includes the two top teams (Eibar and Deportivo La Coruña) from the Segunda División, and the winner of the play-offs, Córdoba. Eibar became the first club from Segunda División to achieve promotion to La Liga after its 1 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |