Netherlands veteran Sherida Spitse is closing in on 250 caps for her country - but who is Europe's most-capped player?

Following to the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage draw, UEFA announced the winners of the European confederation's awards, with Karim Benzema winning the men's Player of the Year honor.

Best European Player of the Year: The award went to PSG star Kylian Mbappé, who thanked his team and fans in his acceptance speech, calling PSG "the best team in France." ...

An emotional ‘Goodebye’ – Former European Player of the Year to retire after 20 years at the top. ... a Premiership Player of the Season award, and a European Player of the Year title.

Wirtz and Frimpong were always destined for moves to England from the continent this summer - who else could follow?

The Ballon d'Or, originally only for Europeans, eventually became open to players of all nationalities. Yet if history is any indication, those plying their trade outside of Europe need not apply.