Real Madrid star Gareth Bale bags hat-trick of gongs at Football Association of Wales awards night   

  • Real Madrid forward and Wales international Gareth Bale was honoured at the Football Association of Wales awards night  
  • Bale traveled to the event in Cardiff less than 24 hours after playing in Los Blancos' 1-1 draw with rivals Atletico in La Liga
  • The 26-year-old was named Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year and Fans' Player of the Year 

By Laurie Whitwell for MailOnline

Published: 16:30 EST, 5 October 2015 | Updated: 04:08 EST, 6 October 2015

Gareth Bale scored a hat-trick at the annual Football Association of Wales awards night, winning three of the big prizes on offer.

Bale attended the event at Cardiff's City Hall less than 24 hours after Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with city rivals Atletico alongside his team-mates from the national side.

Aaron Ramsey, Ashley Williams, and Joe Allen were among those in the Welsh capital to celebrate a remarkable year of success, with manager Chris Coleman also there to take the Media Choice award.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale collects the Fans' Player of the Year award at the FAW Awards night 

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale collects the Fans' Player of the Year award at the FAW Awards night 

Bale, looking sharp in his suit, shares a joke with Wales team-mates as he wins three awards in Cardiff

Bale, looking sharp in his suit, shares a joke with Wales team-mates as he wins three awards in Cardiff

Left-Right:  Wales internationals Wayne Hennessey, Jonathan Williams, Chris Gunter, James Collins, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Ledley and Bale pose for a group photo at the FAW Awards night in Cardiff 

Left-Right:  Wales internationals Wayne Hennessey, Jonathan Williams, Chris Gunter, James Collins, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Ledley and Bale pose for a group photo at the FAW Awards night in Cardiff 

Bale claimed the Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year and Fans' Player of the Year having scored six of the nine Wales goals during the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

Bale also assisted two goals to leave his country on the brink of progress to France next year, a first major tournament since 1958.

Wales only need one point from two remaining fixtures against Bosnia in Zenica and Andorra in Cardiff to secure their place.

Reflecting on star performer Bale manager Coleman said: 'Look at the last year and he's scored some incredible goals for us.' 

He added: 'All the players have done fantastic, but in my book he deserves it because of what he's done in this campaign.'

Bale traveled to Cardiff less than 24 hours after playing in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in La Liga

Bale traveled to Cardiff less than 24 hours after playing in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in La Liga

Bale has been the lifeblood of his country's bid to qualify for the European Championship in France next year

Bale has been the lifeblood of his country's bid to qualify for the European Championship in France next year

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