Cristiano Ronaldo has been chosen by his peers as a professional player of the year of FIFPro, the players' union which brings together 57,500 members, as was made public today. "I have not been elected after a vote of more than fifty thousand professional players from around the world is something unbelievable," said Cristiano Ronaldo, who last season marked 42 goals scored and that Manchester United won the titles in the English League and the Champions League. "I would like to thank my classmates and coaches from both Manchester and the Portuguese selection, my friends and my family for their support, "added Ronaldo.
Three players on the eleventh day ideal For his part, the International Federation of Professional Football Players (FIFPro) today made public its World Eleven of last season, in which Spain, current European champion, has five players, the Madrid Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Carles Puyol of Barcelona and Xavi and striker Liverpool's Fernando Torres.
In addition, the Spanish league and compete in the Premier Representatives, also with five for each, and also has entered the list Lionel Messi, as well as the English John Terry (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard ( Liverpool) and the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United). The Brazilian Kaká is responsible for representing the Serie A and is next to Argentine Messi, the only non-European player in the relationship of the eleven best from among those who this afternoon will be appointed to the Player of the Year by FIFPro. The 57,500 members of FIFPro around the world cast their votes, and Puyol, Torres, Gerrard, Kaká, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were elected by their own comrades in the team last year, in addition, John Terry is the only player present in the four edits.
ONCE THE WORLD FIFPro 2008: GOALKEEPER: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
DEFENSE: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), John Terry (Chelsea), Carles Puyol (FC Barcelona) and Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United)
Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Xavi (FC Barcelona) and Ricardo Kaká (AC Milan)
FRONT: Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona), Fernando Torres (Liverpool) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United).