Bayern Munich star Arturo Vidal has scooped his nation's most prestigious footballing award, after being named Chilean Footballer of the Year for 2016.
The 29-year-old midfielder has enjoyed a successful calendar year with Bavarian giants Bayern, picking up a league title along with medals in the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup.
Vidal made the switch to German football after becoming a global name in the midfielder of Juventus, making up a formidable trio alongside Paul Pogba and Andrea Pirlo.
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In his first season in Bavaria Vidal racked up 30 appearances, in which he found the back of the net on four occasions.