Ever wondered what goes beyond the coveted World Cup trophy? The FIFA World Cup, the pinnacle of international football, celebrates individual brilliance alongside team success. To recognize these outstanding players and teams, FIFA awards a prestigious set of accolades – the FIFA World Cup Awards.
As a competitive exam aspirant, brushing up on your General Knowledge (GK) is crucial. This includes knowledge of sporting events like the World Cup, and specifically, the FIFA World Cup Awards. Understanding these awards can be the difference between securing those crucial marks and missing out on your dream government job.
This blog post provides a comprehensive list of all FIFA World Cup awards presented from 1930 to 2022, along with a detailed explanation of each award’s criteria.
So, whether you’re aiming to crack the SSC, UPSC, Railways, or any other state PSC exam, this guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to shine in the GK section. Let’s delve into the world of FIFA World Cup Awards and become a sporting whiz!
FIFA World Cup winners list
| Sl. No. | Year | Winners | Host / Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1930 | Uruguay | Uruguay |
| 2 | 1934 | Italy | Rome, Italy |
| 3 | 1938 | Italy | Paris,France |
| 4 | 1950 | Uruguay | ….. |
| 5 | 1954 | West Germany | Bern, Switzerand |
| 6 | 1958 | Brazil | Solna, Sweden |
| 7 | 1962 | Brazil | Santiago, Chile |
| 8 | 1966 | England | London, England |
| 9 | 1970 | Brazil | Mexico city, Mexico |
| 10 | 1974 | West Germany | Munich, West Germany |
| 11 | 1978 | Argentina | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 12 | 1982 | Italy | Madrid, Spain |
| 13 | 1986 | Argentina | Mexico City, Mexico |
| 14 | 1990 | West Germany | Rome, Italy |
| 15 | 1994 | Brazil | Pasadena, United States |
| 16 | 1998 | France | Saint-Denis, France |
| 17 | 2002 | Brazil | Yokohama, Japan |
| 18 | 2006 | Italy | Berlin, Germany |
| 19 | 2010 | Spain | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 20 | 2014 | Germany | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 21 | 2018 | France | Moscow, Russia |
| 22 | 2022 | Argentina | Lusail, Qatar |
✅ FIFA World Cup Winners List from 1930 to 2022 PDF
FIFA World Cup Awards: Full List
FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Award
- The Golden Boot or Golden Shoe award is given to the top goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup.
- Although there is a goal scorer ranking at each World Cup, an award called the Golden Shoe was first awarded in 1982.
- The Golden Shoe Award was renamed as Golden Boot Award in 2010.
FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winners list
| Sl. No. | World Cup | Winners | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1930 Uruguay | Guillermo Stábile | Argentina |
| 2 | 1934 Italy | Oldřich Nejedlý | Czechoslovakia |
| 3 | 1938 France | Leônidas de Silva | Brazil |
| 4 | 1950 Brazil | Ademir de Menezes | Brazil |
| 5 | 1954 Switzerland | Sándor Kocsis | Hungary |
| 6 | 1958 Sweden | Just Fontaine | France |
| 7 | 1962 Chile | Florian Albert | Hungary |
| Valentin Ivanov | Soviet Russia | ||
| Garrincha | Brazil | ||
| Drazan Jerkovic | Yugoslavia | ||
| Leonel Sanchez | Chile | ||
| Vava | Brazil | ||
| 8 | 1966 England | Eusebio | Portugal |
| 9 | 1970 Mexico | Gerd Müller | West Germany |
| 10 | 1974 West Germany | Grzegorz Lato | Poland |
| 11 | 1978 Argentina | Mario Kempes | Argentina |
| 12 | 1982 Spain | Paolo Rossi | Italy |
| 13 | 1986 Mexico | Gary Lineker | England |
| 14 | 1990 Italy | Salvatore Schillaci | Italy |
| 15 | 1994 United States | Oleg Salenko | Russia |
| Hristo Stoichkov[e] | Bulgaria | ||
| 16 | 1998 France | Davor Šuker | Croatia |
| 17 | 2002 South Korea/Japan | Ronaldo | Brazil |
| 18 | 2006 Germany | Miroslav Klose | Germany |
| 19 | 2010 South Africa | Thomas Müller | Germany |
| 20 | 2014 Brazil | James Rodríguez | Colombia |
| 21 | 2018 Russia | Harry Kane | England |
| 22 | 2022 Qatar | Kylian Mbappé | France |
FIFA World Cup 2022 Adidas Golden Boot winner
The @adidas Golden Boot Award goes to Kylian Mbappe! 👏#Qatar2022‘s top goalscorer 📊
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
FIFA World Cup Golden Ball Award
- The Golden Ball is awarded to the best player in each FIFA World Cup final.
- The current award was introduced at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, sponsored by Adidas and France Football.
FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winners list
| Sl. No. | World Cup | Winners | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1982 Spain | Paolo Rossi | Italy |
| 2 | 1986 Mexico | Diego Maradona | Argentina |
| 3 | 1990 Italy | Salvatore Schillaci | Italy |
| 4 | 1994 United States | Romario | Brazil |
| 5 | 1998 France | Ronaldo | Brazil |
| 6 | 2002 South Korea / Japan | Oliver Kahn | Germany |
| 7 | 2006 Germany | Zinedine Zidane | France |
| 8 | 2010 South Africa | Diego Forlán | Uruguay |
| 9 | 2014 Brazil | Lionel Messi | Argentina |
| 10 | 2018 Russia | Luka Modric | Croatia |
| 11 | 2022 Qatar | Lionel Messi | Argentina |
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Ball winner
Lionel Messi: The first player to win two Adidas Golden Balls!
⭐️ MESSI ⭐️
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
Our @adidas Golden Ball Award winner!#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022
FIFA Young Player Award
- The FIFA Young Player Award is given to the tournament’s best player who is at least 21 years of age.
- It was awarded for the first time at the 2006 World Cup in Germany and was given to Lukas Podolski of Germany.
List of FIFA Young Player Award
| Sl. No. | World Cup | Young Player | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1958 Sweden | Pele | Brazil |
| 2 | 1962 Chile | Florian Albert | Hungary |
| 3 | 1966 England | Franz Beckenbauer | West Germany |
| 4 | 1970 Mexico | Teofilo Cubillas | Peru |
| 5 | 1974 West Germany | Władysław Żmuda | Poland |
| 6 | 1978 Argentina | Antonio Cabrini | Italy |
| 7 | 1982 Spain | Manuel Amoros | France |
| 8 | 1986 Mexico | Enzo Scifo | Belgium |
| 9 | 1990 Italy | Robert Prosinečki | Yugoslavia |
| 10 | 1994 United States | Marc Overmars | Netherlands |
| 11 | 1998 France | Michael Owen | England |
| 12 | 2002 South Korea/Japan | Landon Donovan | United States |
| 13 | 2006 Germany | Lukas Podolski | Germany |
| 14 | 2010 South Africa | Thomas Müller | Germany |
| 15 | 2014 Brazil | Paul Pogba[ | France |
| 16 | 2018 Russia | Kylian Mbappe | France |
| 17 | 2022 Qatar | Enzo Fernández | Argentina |
FIFA World Cup 2022 Young Player Award
What #FIFAWorldCup he’s had! 🤩
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
Enzo Fernandez wins our Young Player Award ✨
FIFA World Cup Golden Glove Awards
- The Golden Glove Award is awarded to the tournament’s best goalkeeper.
- The award was introduced with the name “Lev Yashin Award” in 1994, in honor of the late Soviet goalkeeper.
- It was rechristened “Golden Glove” in 2010.
- Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez won the Golden Glove award at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
List of FIFA World Cup Golden Glove Awards
| Sl. No. | World Cup | Golden Glove Winner | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1994 United States | Michel Preud’homme | Belgium |
| 2 | 1998 France | Fabien Barthez | France |
| 3 | 2002 South Korea/Japan | Germany | Oliver Kahn |
| 4 | 2006 Germany | Gianluigi Buffon | Italy |
| 5 | 2010 South Africa | Iker Casillas | Spain |
| 6 | 2014 Brazil | Manuel Neuer | Germany |
| 7 | 2018 Russia | Thibaut Courtois | Belgium |
| 8 | 2022 Qatar | Emiliano Martínez | Argentina |
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Glove Award Winner
There when it matters most 🇦🇷
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
Emi Martinez takes the @adidas Golden Glove Award! 🧤#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022
Ballon d’or Annual Football Award
- The Ballon d’Or is an annual award presented by the French magazine ‘France Football’ since 1956.
- It’s given to the best football player based on their achievements from the past season.
- On the other hand, the Women’s Ballon d’Or is relatively newer, with this year’s edition being the fifth since it was first introduced in 2018.
67th Ballon d’or Annual Football Award 2023
Lionel Messi Wins 8th Ballon d’Or
- Lionel Messi, who plays as a forward for Inter Miami CF, secures his 8th Ballon d’Or award.
- Messi’s record-breaking achievement in the world of football.
Aitana Bonmatí Claims Ballon d’Or Féminin
- Aitana Bonmatí Conca from Spain receives the Ballon d’Or Féminin Award.
- Recognizing Bonmatí’s exceptional contributions to women’s football.
67th Edition of Ballon d’Or 2023
- The prestigious Ballon d’Or 2023 occurred at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France on October 30, 2023.
Lionel Messi – Men’s Ballon d’Or
- Lionel Messi, aged 36, earned his eighth Ballon d’Or award.
- He received this recognition for his outstanding performance in leading Argentina to victory in Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Messi scored seven goals during the tournament, including two crucial ones in the final against France.
- Messi holds the record for the most Ballon d’Or awards with this latest win.
- He previously claimed this prestigious title in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
- It’s worth noting that Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal has won the award five times, while Michel Platini (France), Johan Cruyff (Netherlands), and Marco van Basten (Netherlands) have each won it three times.
- This achievement is even more remarkable because Messi is the first active player in Major League Soccer (MLS) history to secure this coveted award, demonstrating his prowess on the global stage.
Aitana Bonmati – Women’s Ballon d’Or:
- Aitana Bonmati received the Women’s Ballon d’Or in recognition of her pivotal role in Spain’s triumph at the FIFA World Cup in 2023, where they emerged victorious against England.
- Additionally, she was a key player for Barcelona when they clinched the UEFA Women’s Champions League in 2023, hosted in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Other Awardees
- Emiliano Martinez was honoured with the Yachine Trophy, celebrating him as the world’s best goalkeeper.
- Martinez’s remarkable performance was highlighted by winning the Golden Glove at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
- Jude Bellingham, a talented 20-year-old, secured the Kopa Trophy, acknowledging him as the world’s best male player under 21.
- Erling Haaland received the Gerd Muller Trophy for being the best goalscorer due to his exceptional achievements.
- Vinicius Jr., a winger for Real Madrid, received the Socrates Award. This award recognizes his commendable efforts off the field, particularly his dedication to speaking out against racism in sports.
Ballon d’Or awards 2023 in a Nutshell
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Ballon d’Or (Men) | Lionel Messi(Argentina) Club – Inter Miami CF |
| Ballon d’Or (Women) | Aitana Bonmati(Spain) FC Barcelona |
| Kopa Award (Best player aged under 21) | Jude Bellingham (England) Club – Real Madrid |
| Gerd Muller Award (Best goalscorer) | Erling Haaland(Norway) Club – Manchester City |
| Yachine Trophy (Best goalkeeper) | Emiliano Martinez(Argentina) Club – Aston Villa |
| Men’sClub of the Year Award | Manchester City |
| Women’s Club of the Year | FC Barcelona |
| Socrates Award | Vinicius Jr(Brazil) Club – Real Madrid |
Ballon d’or winners highlight 2022
- Real Madrid’s Karim Benzemais has been awarded the Ballon d’Or this year (2022).
- Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi has won the men’s Ballon d’Or award a record seven times, and Portuguese professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award five times.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answer: 5 times
• Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award five times.
Answer:7 times
• Lionel Messi (Argentina) has won the men’s Ballon d’Or award seven times.
Answer: Golden Boot Award
Answer: Brazil
• Brazil topped the list by winning the title five times since the tournament’s inception in 1930.
Answer: French professional footballer Karim Mostafa Benzema
Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or 2023, his 8th award overall.
Aitana Bonmatí Conca from Spain won the Ballon d’Or Féminin 2023.
Lionel Messi has won the most Ballon d’Or awards with 8. Cristiano Ronaldo follows him with 5 awards.
The Ballon d’Or Féminin is the women’s equivalent of the Ballon d’Or. It was first awarded in 2018.
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