Paris - Franck Ribery received a prestigious award from their own country. He was named the French Best players of the Year 2013 by the magazine France Football. Ribery's career throughout the year 2013 was uphill. He became one of the actors behind the success of Bayern Munich won the treble by winning the Bundesliga, Champions League and German Cup last season. Success was also ushered Ribery entered in three main candidates winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2013. 30-year-old footballer will be competing with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

In a poll conducted by the French footballer, both active and retired, occupying the top position outperformed Ribery young Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, and Paris Saint-Germain player, Blaise Matuidi. It is the third title for Ribery. Previously, the former Olympique Marseille player took the title of Man of the French in 2007 and 2008.

"Now I have to chase a record Thierry Henry," said Ribery told France Football quoted as saying by Reuters. Henry noted already won this award five times.

In the category of coach, Rudi Garcia was selected as Coach of the French in 2013. AS Roma's allenatore outperform Didier Deschamps (France coach) and Christophe Galtier (AS Saint-Etienne).

Garcia, who also won this award in 2011 while still dealing with Lille, bringing Rome Italy unbeaten in the league this season. After 15 weeks, he drove the I Lupi won 11 games two positions standings.