Who is Real Madrid’s Player of the Season?

Goal.com names the top three standout performers for Jose Mourinho's men in 2011-12 and then declares the overall winner. Have your say below!

It has been a successful season for Real Madrid, with the capital club capturing the La Liga crown to end a period of dominance by Barcelona, who had won the three previous titles. Eliminated from the Champions League and the Copa del Rey, Jose Mourinho's men have just one game left in the current campaign - their Liga clash at home to Mallorca at the weekend.

As Mourinho often says, such success is fruit of collective work and effort on behalf of everyone at the club. However, some have shone more than others in 2011-12. Below, in alphabetical order, are Goal.com's three nominees for Real Madrid’s player of the season, based on their club performances in all competitions. We then cast our vote at the bottom before leaving it up to you, the readers, to have your say.

KARIM BENZEMA | STRIKER

Competition Games Goals Assists Booked Sent off League 33 20 10 0 0 Cup 5 3 1 0 0 Europe 11 7 5 0 0 Other 2 1 2 0 0 Total 51 31 18 0 0

The Frenchman has completed his metamorphosis at Madrid. Gone is the indolent and uncomfortable striker from 2009-10 and part of last season, when the former Lyon man finally took his chance following an injury to Gonzalo Higuain. This season, he has been even better: the 'cat' has grown into a lion and even relegated crowd-favorite Higuain to the bench - and perhaps out of the club altogether in the summer.

Benzema has surpassed 30 goals in all competitions, registering his best-ever season in front of goal. But beyond that, he has become the team player Mourinho wanted, linking up perfectly with his teammates and playing his part in Madrid's carefully constructed combinations in rival territory. His style and class have left their mark on the Bernabeu and his performances have been key in 2011-12.

IKER CASILLAS | GOALKEEPER

Competition Games Goals received Assists Booked Sent off League  36 30 - 1 0 Cup  4 6 - 1 0 Europe  10 7 - 0 0 Other  2 5 - 0 0 Total: 52 48 - 2 0

The goalkeeper is used to being the support mechanism for Real Madrid, and this season has been no different, despite several well-publicized problems along the way. Punished by Mourinho in the Bernabeu Trophy, reported to have a poor relationship with Ronaldo and then later his coach, and even accused at one stage of leaking information from the dressing room, he also took criticism for his positioning when Malaga and Villarreal snatched a point each with late free kicks. Nevertheless, there is still no keeper like Iker.

He showed it in the penalty shootout against Bayern, against Sevilla with a stunning save from Manu del Moral, and in the Clasico at Barcelona which gave Madrid La Liga. He may have just lost out to Victor Valdes for the Zamora trophy, but his tremendous work both on and off the pitch makes him worthy of inclusion in this list. He has been a pillar of strength for Madrid in 2011-12.

CRISTIANO RONALDO | FORWARD

Competition Games Goals Assists Booked Sent off League 37 45 13 4 0 Cup 5 3 0 1 0 Europe 10 10 4 1 0 Other 2 1 0 1 0 Total: 54 59 17 7 0

The Portuguese has had an extraordinary season and must be in contention for the next Ballon d'Or. At times he has been superior to Lionel Messi and has broken his Liga goalscoring record from last season. In total, he is on the cusp of 60 strikes for the campaign with one match remaining and together with Higuain and Benzema, forms the most lethal trident in the history of Spanish football with well over 100 goals. He has been impressive from the penalty spot, despite two recent misses, has ended his free kick drought and been the inspiration for Madrid with some stellar performances throughout the campaign.

Last year he stood out for his goals (53) and his winner in the final of the Copa del Rey against Barcelona. But this term, he has been even more important for Mourinho's side, hitting key goals in the Champions League games against Lyon, CSKA Moscow and Bayern (although he later missed in the shootout), as well as scoring three of his side's seven strikes against Barca, including the recent winner at Camp Nou. He has also scored against every single team bar Mallorca in La Liga, and can add the islanders to an unprecedented list by netting on the final day of the campaign this weekend.

WINNER: Cristiano Ronaldo

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES

Sevilla (a) 2-6 HIT A FINE HAT TRICK

Atletico (a) 1-4 SCORED THREE, CREATED FOURTH

Barcelona (a) 1-2 NETTED VITAL WINNER

Perhaps the best player in Europe in 2011-12, Cristiano Ronaldo was a natural choice for Real Madrid's finest footballer this term. He has enjoyed his best season yet, but more importantly, has been absolutely vital for his side. In 2011-12, we have witnessed a more unselfish and less individualistic Ronaldo than in previous campaigns, with the Portuguese participating more in team moves and tracking back to defend with discipline - particularly against Barcelona. He has been the main man for Madrid in 2011-12 and without him, there would be no Liga title. Cristiano stood up to be counted this term and Real has reaped the benefits.