2008 FIFPRO World Player of the Year & FIFPRO World XI
Cristiano Ronaldo: 2008 FIFPro World Player of the Year 
Cristiano Ronaldo was named FIFPro World Player of the Year for 2008 after the Portuguese attacker received the most number of votes from the 57,500 players who are represented by FIFPro’s member countries.
Ronaldo takes over the mantle from the Brazilian, Kaka. During the prize-giving ceremony, he thanked FIFPro for the award and for the organisation’s work in protecting the rights and welfare of players all over the globe.
FIFPro World XI
FIFPro also announced its World XI:
Goalkeeper
Iker Casillas (Spain/ Real Madrid)
Defenders
Sergio Ramos (Spain/ Real Madrid)
John Terry (England/ Chelsea)
Carles Puyol (Spain/ Barcelona)
Rio Ferdinand (England/ Manchester United)
Midfielders
Steven Gerrard (England/ Liverpool)
Xavi (Spain/ Barcelona)
Ricardo Kaká (Brazil/AC Milan)
Forwards
Lionel Messi (Argentina/ Barcelona)
Fernando Torres (Spain/ Liverpool)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/ Manchester United)
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The PFA is delighted to announce, with the support of LUCRF. the nominees for the PFA Footballer of the Year, the PFA Harry Kewell Medal and the inaugural PFA Women's Footballer of the Year.
The winners will be announced at the Australian Football Awards on Thursday 7 October in Sydney.
Click here to view a complete list of nominees.
- PFA Heroes Program: Fawkner, Vic
The PFA's Heroes mentoring program has started again in 3 Victorian schools. The 8 lesson program teaches values to students that include respect, fair play, teamwork and leadership. Click here for more.
