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Manuel Neuer Named World’s Best Goalkeeper

The International Federation of Football History & Statistics has named Manuel Neuer the world’s best goalkeeper for the 4th year in a row.

The German footballer who won the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and German Supercup with Bayern this year joins Gianluigi Buffon on four wins.

Full list

1. Manuel Neuer (Germany/FC Bayern München) 156 points

2. Gianluigi Buffon (Italy/Juventus Torino FC) 91 points

3. Rui Patricio (Portugal/Sporting Portugal) 50 points

4. Claudio Bravo (Chile/FC Barcelona/Manchester City FC) 45 points

5. David De Gea (Spain/Manchester United FC)  37 points

6. Jan Oblak (Slovenia/Club Atletico de Madrid) 31 points

7. Hugo Lloris (France/Tottenham Hotspur FC)  29 points

8. Keylor Navas (Costa Rica/Real Madrid CF)  18 points

9. Thibaut Courtois (Belgium/Chelsea FC) 13 points

10. Denis Onyango (Uganda/Mamelodi Sundowns)  5 points

11. Petr Cech (Cech Republic/Arsenal London FC)  4 points

12. Samir Handanovic (Slovenia/FC Inter Milano) 2 points

13. Marc André Ter Stegen (Germany/FC Barcelona) 1 point

 

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Kanu Nwankwo makes world legends list

African soccer legend and former Arsenal player, Nwankwo Kanu has been named  in the top 48 legends of football worldwide list. The list which was released by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) also features Pele, Ronaldo da Lima,  George Oppong Weah, Roger Milla, Rabah Medjer, Muhammed Aboutrika, Mohmud El-Khatub, Lucas Radebe. 

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Lionel Messi Named World Playmaker Of The Year

Barcelona star, Lionel Messi has been named the World Playmaker Of The Year by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). The award was won by Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos in 2014.

Top 10 players 

1. Lionel  Messi – 168 points- Barcelona

2. Andres Iniesta – 91 points –  Barcelona

3. Andrea Pirlo – 54 points –  New York City

4. Eden Hazard – 22 points – Chelsea

4. Kevin de Bruyne – 22 points VFL Wolfsburg/Manchester City

5. Ivorian Yaya Toure – 13 points – Manchester City

6.Toni Kroos – 11 points – Real Madrid

7. Luka Modric – 11 points – Real Madrid

8. James Rodriguez – 10 points –  Real Madrid

9. Javier Pastore – 10 points –  PSG

Barcelona coach, Luis Enrique was named the World’s Best Club Coach in 2015.

Top coaches 

1. Luis Enrique – 165 points – Barcelona

2. Pep Guardiola – 86 points –  Bayern Munich

3. Massimiliano Allegro – 43 points- Juventus

4.  Unai Emery – 39 points –  Sevilla

5. Marcello Gallardo – 33 points –  River Plate

6. Carlo Ancelotti – 19  points

7. Diego Simeone – 12 points –  Atletico Madrid.

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Real Madrid's Toni Kroos named the World’s Best Playmaker in 2014. (See list)

Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has been named the world’s best playmaker for the year 2014. The recognition came selected journalists and few experts from the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). Coming right after him is Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi.
The award has been won by a non Barcelona player for the first time in 6 years. Spanish midfielder, Andres Iniesta picked last year’s prize.
Recall that Real Madrid ace, Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid FC were awarded the World’s Best Top Goal Scorer prize for 2014 and the world’s best club for 2014 by the IFFHS.
Top 9 on the list.
1)Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
2) Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
3) James Rodriguez (Real Madrid)
4) Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
5) Yaya Toure (Manchester City)
6) Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich)
7) Neymar (Barcelona)
8) Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
9) Ivan Rakitic (Barcelona)
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