FIFA World Player of the Year

The FIFA World Player of the Year was an annual award given to the best male and female football players worldwide, based on their performance over the year. Organized by FIFA, the global football governing body, the award recognized outstanding skill, impact, and achievements on the field. Players were selected through votes from coaches, national team captains, and media representatives. The award highlighted individual excellence in football, celebrating athletes who demonstrated exceptional talent and contribution to the sport during that year. It was later merged with the Ballon d'Or in 2010 to form The Best FIFA Football Awards.