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Weah is the first African former professional footballer to become a head of state, and the only African Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year winner in history, winning both awards in 1995. He won the African Footballer of the Year 3 times and is widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time.
The latest winner of the award as of 2023–24 is Phil Foden of Manchester City. Nine players have won the award on more than one occasion, with Thierry Henry having won the award on the most occasions, with three wins in four seasons.
Among the 34 previous winners, 30 cast their votes, while Stanley Matthews, Omar Sívori and George Best refused to vote, and Lev Yashin had died. Each voter was allotted five votes worth up to five points; however, Di Stéfano only chose a first place, Platini a first and second place, and George Weah two players for fifth place.
Ruben Dias was voted the Footballer of the Year for 2021 by the Football Writers’ Association. He has had an outstanding first season, helping City win the Premier League and Carabao Cup , as well as reaching the Champions League final.
20 maj 2021 · Full list of FWA Player of the Year winners from 1948 to present Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson picked up last year’s award, which has been handed out since 1948, where Sir Stanley...
29 paź 2024 · The 1995 Ballon d'Or winner remains the only African international to win the award, inspiring a generation of younger stars and changing football culture
France Football nominate a list of players and journalists cast their votes at the end of each calendar year.
