08-30-2007
French star Ribery named Bundesliga's top player for August
Bayern Munich's French star Franck Ribery has been choosen as the Bundesliga's player of the month for August, it was announced on Thursday.
Ribery, 24, became the most expensive player in Bundesliga history when Bayern signed him on a four-year contract for 26 million euros this summer, and he has been a major force in his side's march to the top of the table.
In a survey by German sports magazine Kicker and television channel DSF, Ribery picked up 55.5 percent of the votes with Schalke defender Christian Pander second on 40.3 percent and VfL Bochum's Tommy Bechmann in third.
A fierce competitor, Ribery's passing skills and strength has won several admirers including German coach Joachim Loew who 'admired his intelligent play', while Brazilian Giovane Elber has compared Ribery to Ronaldinho and Kaka.
BERLIN (AFP) © 2007 AFP
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Congratulations, Ribery!!!!!

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