Ashish
12-22-2004, 08:12 AM
Barcelona's Brazilian forward Ronaldinho brother of Ronldo has won the Fifa 2004 World Player of the Year award.He edged out Arsenal's Thierry Henry and AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko to the prize.
The 24 year old won the vote - by coaches and captains from international sides - with 620 points, while Henry had 552 and Shevchenko accumulated 253.
By winning this award he has become 14th player to win this prestigious award.His brother Ronaldo has won this prestigious award three times in
1996,1997 & 2002 respectively.
The 24 year old won the vote - by coaches and captains from international sides - with 620 points, while Henry had 552 and Shevchenko accumulated 253.
By winning this award he has become 14th player to win this prestigious award.His brother Ronaldo has won this prestigious award three times in
1996,1997 & 2002 respectively.