Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal has been named the 2024 UEFA Champions League final's PlayStation®

. The 32-year-old right-back scored a pivotal goal to open the scoring in the 74th minute with a flicked header from a corner that was created by Toni Kroos

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He also played a massive defensive role to help his team maintain a clean sheet.

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The full-back gave a very focused, disciplined, and dynamic performance, putting in a strong defensive and on-ball showing, according to the UEFA Technical Observer panel

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He was disciplined all the time to give his squad breathing room. displayed tenacity and foresight when he scored from the corner at the crucial point in the game."

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2022: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)

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2023: Rodri (Manchester City) READMORE

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