Footballer of the Year

Everyone knows Lionel Messi is the FIFA World Footballer of the Year. But do you know who emerged the best among the women?

Here’s useful information for football and trivia buffs. Everyone knows Lionel Messi is the FIFA World Footballer of the Year. But do you know who emerged the best among the women?

The honour went to Brazilian striker Marta. This is the fifth year in a row that she has been named the world’s best. Her performance for the Gold Pride club in the Women’s Professional Soccer League in the US was the clinching factor for Marta. She finished the league as the MVP (Most Valuable Player).

The awards are a goldmine for trivia lovers. Challenge your friends with this one the next time you match wits: who won the Ferenc Puskas award for beautiful goal of the year? Hamit Altintop of Turkey, for his spectacular volley against Kazakhstan in a Euro 2012 qualifier.

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