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FIFA World Players of the Year

FIFA World Player and FIFA Women's World PlayerCannavaro and Marta Reign Supreme

FIFA World Player GALA 2006

Cannavaro and Marta Reign Supreme

Fabio Cannavaro and Marta were named the FIFA World Players of 2006, following a poll of national coaches and captains around the world.

Player of the Year 2006

Cannavaro

  • 1. CANNAVARO Fabio (ITA)
  • 2. ZIDANE Zinedine (FRA)
  • 3. RONALDINHO (BRA)
Marta

  • 1. MARTA (BRA)
  • 2. LILLY Kristine (USA)
  • 3. LINGOR Renate (GER)

adidas Golden Shoe

The Adidas Golden Shoe AwardMiroslav Klose

2006 FIFA World Cup Germany

Miroslav Klose

A man for the big occasion, Miroslav Klose proved himself a world-class goalscorer. His five strikes fired Germany to third place and bettered the tallies of Hernan Crespo and Ronaldo.

GOLDEN SHOE
KLOSE Miroslav (GER)

SILVER SHOE
CRESPO Hernan (ARG)

BRONZE SHOE
RONALDO (BRA)

adidas Golden Ball

The Adidas Golden Ball AwardZinedine Zidane

2006 FIFA World Cup Germany

Zinedine Zidane

A superb goal against Spain, a dazzling display against Brazil and countless tricks earned Zinedine Zidane the press's vote for Germany 2006's top player.

GOLDEN BALL
ZIDANE Zinedine (FRA)

SILVER BALL
CANNAVARO Fabio (ITA)

BRONZE BALL
PIRLO Andrea (ITA)

Poll