Cristiano Ronaldo was named FIFA World Footballer of the Year for 2008 at the FIFA Gala in Zurich.Ronaldo, who's also bearer of the esteemed award Ballon d'Or for the European Footballer of the Year, beat rivals like Kaka (Brazil 2007 winner), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Fernando Torres (Spain) and Xavi (Spain).
After Ronaldo received FIFA World Footballer award from Pele at the FIFA Gala in Zurich he stated:"It's an overwhelming moment in my career and I'd like to dedicate this award to my family, friends and colleagues,"All FIFA World Players:
1991: Lothar Matthäus (Nem)
1992: Marco van Basten (Niz)
1993: Roberto Baggio (Ita)
1994: Romario (Bra)
1995: George Weah (Libr)
1996: Ronaldo (Bra)
1997: Ronaldo (Bra)
1998: Zinedine Zidane (Fra)
1999: Rivaldo (Bra)
2000: Zinedine Zidane (Fra)
2001: Luis Figo (Por)
2002: Ronaldo (Bra)
2003: Zinedine Zidane (Fra)
2004: Ronaldinho (Bra)
2005: Ronaldinho (Bra)
2006: Fabio Cannavaro (Ita)
2007: Kaka (Bra)
2008: Cristiano Ronaldo (Por)
