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Zinedine Zidane

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.

The Adidas Golden Ball Award

The adidas Golden Ball award is presented to the outstanding player at each FIFA World Cup™ finals, with a shortlist drawn up by the FIFA technical committee and the winner voted for by representatives of the media.

Previous Winners

2006 FIFA World Cup Germany ™

  • 1. Zinedine ZIDANE (FRA)
  • 2. Fabio CANNAVARO (ITA)
  • 3. Andrea PIRLO (ITA)
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.
Full list of winners

FIFA U20 World Cup Canada 2007

  • 1. Sergio AGUERO (ARG)
  • 2. Maximiliano MORALEZ (ARG)
  • 3. Giovani DOS SANTOS (MEX)
As well as being voted best player at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007, Argentinian striker Sergio Agüero also took home the adidas Golden Shoe as the tournament's top scorer.
Full list of winners

FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007

  • 1. Toni KROOS (GER)
  • 2. Macauley CHRISANTUS (NGA)
  • 3. BOJAN (ESP)
A goal and an assist in Germany's 2-1 win over Ghana in the match for third-place was enough to convince the assembled press that Toni Kroos should be rewarded with the adidas Golden Ball.
Full list of winners

FIFA Confederations Cup Germany 2005

  • 1. ADRIANO (BRA)
  • 2. Juan RIQUELME (ARG)
  • 3. RONALDINHO (BRA)
In blistering form up front, the powerful, pacey Adriano - Inter's Imperatore - was chosen as the tournament's best player.
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FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008

  • 1. FALCAO (BRA)
  • 2. SCHUMACHER (BRA)
  • 3. TIAGO (BRA)
Packing an explosive mix of creativity, trickery and lethal finishing, Falcao again took the main individual prize, despite Brazil's failure to reach the latter stages.
Full list of winners

FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008

  • 1. Wayne ROONEY (ENG)
  • 2. CRISTIANO RONALDO (POR)
  • 3. Alejandro MANSO (ARG)
Wayne Rooney was named by the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) as Player of the Tournament at the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008, having crowned a fine tournament with the winning goal in United's 1-0 victory over Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito.
Full list of winners

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Marseille 2008

  • 1. AMARELLE (ESP)
  • 2. BENJAMIN (BRA)
  • 3. BELCHIOR (POR)
The adidas Golden Ball, chosen by the media and awarded to the tournament's star player, was awarded to Buru of Brazil. Despite the fact that he was surrounded by incredible players, Buru stood out as the new king of the beach.
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