Poland’s Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich’s star striker, was named player of the year for the second time in a row on Monday at the FIFA 2021 ‘The Best’ awards ceremony in Zurich, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona) was awarded the trophy for best player.
The Polish international, who has collected records in recent months, won ahead of the two other finalists: the Argentinian Messi (Paris SG, ex-FC Barcelona), crowned sevenfold Ballon d’Or at the end of November, and the Egyptian Mohamed Salah (Liverpool).
Lewandowski was voted Bundesliga top scorer for the fourth season in a row, an unprecedented feat. He tops the 2021/22 standings with 20 goals.
With 41 goals in 2020/21, Robert Lewandowski broke Gerd Müller’s record (40), which had stood for 49 years. With his 48 goals over the whole season, the reigning FIFA player has exceeded the 40-goal mark for the sixth year in a row.
Among the ladies, the Spaniard Alexia Putellas, captain of FC Barcelona, won the title of best Fifa player of the year, signing the double after her Ballon d’Or received in November.
The trophy awarded to the 27-year-old midfielder indirectly rewards all of Barça women, crowned both in the league, in the Spanish Cup and especially in the Champions League at the end of a 2020-2021 season. exceptional.
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