Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was named French player of the year by France Football magazine on Tuesday.
Benzema, who scored the quickest goal (23 seconds) in a Real Madrid v Barcelona Clasico in his team's 3-1 defeat last Saturday, has been in impressive form this year as he finally made his mark at the Bernabeu.
"I had the chance to be with a very good coach, Jose Mourinho. He put me back on the right path," the 23-year-old told France Football.
Rudi Garcia was named French coach of the year for leading Lille to their first French title since 1954, with the club's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard being awarded the best foreign player prize.
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