Franz Beckenbauer, the only defender to win the prize twice. File
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Q: Who is the first and oldest winner of the award?
A: Stanley Mathews
Q: The award for best young player is named after this player who is also the first French footballer to win the prize. Who is he?
A: Raymond Kopa
Q: The award for best goalkeeper is named after the only goalkeeper to win the golden ball, Who is he?
A: Lev Yashin
Q: The first non-European player to win the award has never played in a world cup. Who is he?
A: George Weah
Q: Bonmati won her second consecutive prize on Monday. Which other woman player has the same feat?
A: Alexia Puttellas
Q: For a decade since 2008, either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi won the prize. Who was the last player to win before their streak and who broke their streak?
A: Kaka and Luka Modric
Published – October 30, 2024 05:00 pm IST
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