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2009 FIFA Player of the Year

December 22, 2009 | Halftime Report | Add a comment

Lionel Messi, the 22-year-old from Argentina, has been named FIFA’s 2009 World Player of the Year. Messi had an outstanding year, in which he helped Barcelona to an unprecedented six trophies, headed the clinching goal against Manchester United in the Champions League final, and helped to secure the Club World Cup for Barcelona.

Lionel Messi

The FIFA Player of the Year award is voted for by the coaches and captains of each national side. This was Messi’s first time winning the FIFA Player of the Year award, beating last year’s winner Cristiano Ronaldo, his two teammates Andres Iniesta and Xavi and Brazil midfielder Kaka. He was presented with the trophy at the awards gala in Zurich.

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