Kaká Named FIFPro World Player Of The Year

Friday, 05 October 07, 11:07 PM · Comments(1)

Fédération International de Footballeurs Professionels (FIFPro) have announced the results after their 57,500 members voted for their favourites from the 2006-07 season.

After Ronaldinho retained the honour last year, his compatriot Kaká has lifted the award this time and as clearly delighted.

Kaká is the new FIFPro World Player of the Year

“I am humbled to receive such an honour," the AC Milan star told the FIFPro website. "To follow my good friend and such a great player as Ronaldinho makes this a very special award for me.

"To be recognized by my fellow professional players worldwide coming from over 50,000 players is amazing. I would like to thank my teammates and coaches and everyone involved at Milan and the national team, as well as my family and friends for their support.

"Thank you also to FIFPro for this award and for your work in protecting the interests and welfare of players around the world."

Ricky Kaká is the new FIFPro World Player for 2006/2007

While Kaká earned a place in the World XI, it was Barça that gained the most nominations with Carles Puyol, Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho being named in the side.

Gianluigi Buffon retained his place as the favourite keeper, while Fabio Cannavaro was also named in the team again along with Ronaldinho from the 2005-06 vote.

The FIFPro World XI for 2006-07: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus FC), John Terry (Chelsea FC), Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid CF), Carles Puyol (FC Barcelona), Alessandro Nesta (AC Milan), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United FC), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool FC), Kaká (AC Milan), Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona), Didier Drogba (Chelsea FC), Ronaldinho (FC Barcelona).

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