World Player of the Year Award

The Best FIFA Men’s Player is an annual award handed out by the International Federation of Association Football. This is voted on by selected media, national team coaches, national team captains and also a football fan vote. Each of these four groups contribute to 25% of the overall vote.

This was first awarded in 1991, when it was known as the FIFA World Player of the Year award. This ran until 2009, merging with the Ballon d’Or between 2010 and 2015 when it was known as the FIFA Ballon d’Or. This association ended after a brief spell, leading to the creation of the Best FIFA Men’s Player award from 2016 onwards.

List FIFA Best Men’s Player Winners: 2016 – 2021

List FIFA Ballon d’Or Winners: 2010 – 2015

List FIFA World Player of the Year Winners: 1991 – 2009