FIFA Interactive World Cup 2006 - 5,547 gamers to 1 champion

"I'm so happy, I can't stop shaking. This is great - the best moment of my life!" exclaimed 17-year-old Andries Smit after being named FIFA Interactive World Player 2006 at the Westergasfabriek, Amsterdam in December 2006.

Andries success came after he conquered 127 of the world's best gamers to take the title of FIFA Interactive World Player 2006 and the prestigious prize package of two all-expenses-paid ticket to the FIFA World Player Gala 2006 as well as USD $20,000.

The FIFA Interactive World Cup Grand Final 2006 was set in Europe's capital of Amsterdam and attracted a large audience from across the globe, all hoping to get a glimpse of the world-class football gamers, meet real life football stars, sample the action packed football gaming areas and watch live music performances by the Infadels and The Sheer.