2005
The World Player of the Year was on hand to add his famous smile to the celebration of the Beautiful Game.
Premiership champions Chelsea were well-represented once again when the silverware was handed out.
Their England stars John Terry, 24, Frank Lampard, 27, and French club mate Claude Makalele, 32, were all named in the team of the year, voted for by the players.
Lampard said: ‘It is a real accolade to be voted into a team of such great players. Awards where you’re recognised by your fellow pros are the ones you really grave.’
England ace Wayne Rooney, 19, was nearly lost for words for once as he picked up the title of Young Player Of The Year at the awards, held at the BBC’s studios in London.
His Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, 20, collected an award for the Special Young Player Of The Year, which was decided by Fans world wide.
Football's top stars were at the awards, held at BBC Television Centre, as well as a host of celebrities, including actress Minnie Driver, singer Rachel Stevens and model Jerry Hall.
FIFPro World Player of the Year:
Young Player of the Year:
Special Young Player of the Year award (as voted by fans):
FIFPro World XI:
Dida (Milan); Cafu (Milan), Alessandro Nesta (Milan), John Terry (Chelsea), Paolo Maldini (Milan); Ronaldinho (Barcelona), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Claude Makalele (Chelsea), Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid), Samuel Eto’o (Barcelona), Andrei Shevchenko (Milan).