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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

Zinedine ZIDANE

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.

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Argentina's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his team's first goal against the Czech Republic

FIFA U20 World Cup Canada 2007

  • 1. Sergio AGUERO (ARG)
  • 2. Maximiliano MORALEZ (ARG)
  • 3. Giovanni 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.

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Toni Kroos of Germany runs for the ball in front of Vadim Gagloev and Sergey Morozov

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.

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ADRIANO

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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FALCAO (shoe)

FIFA Futsal World Championship Chinese Taipei 2004

  • 1. FALCAO (BRA)
  • 2. JAVI RODRIGUEZ (ESP)
  • 3. Vinicius BACARO (ITA)

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.

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Kaka at the final vs Boca Juniors, 16th december 2007

FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2007

  • 1. KAKA (BRA)
  • 2. Clarence SEEDORF (NED)
  • 3. Rodrigo PALACIO (ARG)

Kaka was voted best player at the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2007 by the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG). His crucial role in the 4-2 win over Boca Juniors in the final saw AC Milan's Brazilian maestro receive the adidas Golden Ball and the TOYOTA Award.

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Brazil's Buru receives his adidas golden shoe and golden ball

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Rio de Janeiro 2007

  • 1. BURU (BRA)
  • 2. MADJER (POR)
  • 3. Morgan PLATA (MEX)

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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