Gareth Bale is Wales' Player of the Year

Gareth Bale has been named Wales' Player of the year for sixth time in last seven years.

Bale continued his domination of the Player of the Year award by winning the crown for the fourth successive time.
He was awarded at a ceremony held by Football Association of Wales (FAW) on Tuesday.

Gareth Bale was in top form in this year's European Championship netting 3 goals in group stages and leading the team to the semi-finals where they eventually lost to the champions Portugal. After the semi-final Cristiano Ronaldo was seen consoling Gareth Bale.

Although Gareth Bale lost, it took nothing away from his impeccable performance at the Euro's.

With 64 caps to his name, the 27 year old who recently signed a new contract with Real Madrid, is on his way to be the country's top goal scorer as he is only three shy of Ian Rush's 28 goal record.
Before Euro, he also won UEFA Champions League title for the second time in 3 years. 

Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen also received two awards - Players' and Fans' Player of the Year.

And the manager Chris Coleman, who led the team to the European Championship received a special award by the FAW.

It was Wales' first appearance at a major tournament since 1958.


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