Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been named the 2021 Footballer of the Year by the International Football Federation (FIFA). This became known during the ceremony, which was broadcast on the organization’s YouTube channel.
The 33-year-old football player received the award, ahead of French PSG forward Lionel Messi and English Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah. Lewandowski received the prize for the second time. The winner was determined by a vote of journalists, head coaches and captains of the men’s and women’s teams.
On December 18, Lewandowski set a unique record. The Pole brought the number of goals scored per calendar year to 43. Thus, he beat the achievement of Gerd Müller, who in 1972 chalked up 42 goals scored.
On November 29, the Ballon d’Or ceremony took place in Paris. In the dispute for the prize, Messi overtook Lewandowski. The Argentinean has seven Golden Balls. Commenting on his victory, Messi admitted that he considers Lewandowski worthy of the award.
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