Sporting shotstopper claims UEFA nomination after stunning final display

Sporting and Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patrício has been named by UEFA as the Euro 2016 Goalkeeper of the Tournament. The choice was made using a special algorithm developed for monitoring performance and official statistics.

The award actually comes as no surprise, after Patrício's penalty save against Poland in the semi-finals and a string of brilliant saves against France on Sunday night.

RUI PEDRO DOS SANTOS PATRÍCIO

Goalkeeper, 28 years old

Arrived at Sporting CP aged 11

Youth titles: National under-19, under-17 (2) and under-15 champion

Sporting B appearances: 0

Sporting A appearances: 373

Senior Titles: 2 Portuguese Cups (2008 and 2015), 2 Super Cups (2008 and 2015) and one European Championship (2016)