Dion Drena Beljo was declared the best player of SuperSport HNL for the past season, while the award for the best coach went to Dinamo strategist Mario Kovačević.
In Zagreb Mozaik Event Center an award ceremony was held SuperSport of HNLin the organization of the Croatian Football Association and the title sponsor of the SuperSport league.
The best individuals were chosen by club captains and coaches, expert judges and fans, and prizes were awarded in seven categories. It was also proclaimed team of the season.
Most awards went to the Croatian champions Dynamowho won four awards, including two majors, for best player and best coach.
Beljo the best player and the best scorer
Dinamo striker Dion Dren Beljo he was declared the best player of the season, and he also received an award for the best scorer. He was included in the team of the season, writes Hina.
Thanks to everyone who voted, I’m really proud. It was not easy from the beginning, the pressure was great, but in difficult moments my closest friends and teammates were with mesaid Beljo.
He added that he believed in himself and his qualities, but that he himself did not expect such an effective season.
If someone had told me I would score 31 goals, I wouldn’t have believed them. I didn’t think too much about Eduardo da Silva’s record until the very end, but I’m happy with this too. My favorite goal is the debut at Maksimirsaid Beljo.
Kovačević is the best coach
They were in the competition for the best coach Mario Kovacevic, Gonzalo Garcia and Nikola Šafarićand the award went to the Dinamo coach, who won the double crown with the Blues.
It wasn’t easy, but everything is easier when you have quality people in the staff and a good teamsaid Kovačević.
He said that Dinamo must continue to work and that he believes that the team will be even better next season.
Malenica is the best goalkeeper, Stojković is the best young player
He received the award for the best goalkeeper Marko Malenica from Osijek, while the award for the best defense went to Toni Silić from Hajduk, for intervention against Dinamo.
Dinamo’s attacker was declared the best young player of the season Luka Stojković.
There was a lot of turbulence this season, both for me and for Dinamo, but I am very happy for the double crown and for this awardsaid Stojkovic.
The award for the best goal of the season was won by the Varaždin midfielder Tomislav Duvnjakfor a goal against Hajduk.
Team of the season
In the ideal 11 SuperSport HNL, six Dinamo players are included, while Osijek, Rijeka, Lokomotiva, Hajduk and Varaždin each have one representative.
- Gatekeeper: Marko Malenica (Osijek)
- Defense: Ante Oreč (Rijeka), Scott McKenna (Dinamo), Sergi Dominguez (Dinamo), Marko Pajač (Lokomotiva)
- Link: Josip Mišić (Dinamo), Luka Stojković (Dinamo), Miha Zajc (Dinamo)
- Attack: Ante Rebić (Hajduk), Aleksa Latković (Varaždin), Dion Drena Beljo (Dinamo)
Award winners
- Best Player: Dion Drena Bello (Dinamo)
- Best Young Player: Luka Stojković (Dinamo)
- Best goalkeeper: Marko Malenica (Osijek)
- Top Scorer: Dion Drena Bello (Dinamo)
- Best Coach: Mario Kovačević (Dinamo)
- Best goal: Tomislav Duvnjak (Varaždin)
- Best defense: Toni Silic (Hajduk)
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