Asia and the World
Our affiliation to FIFPro, the global collective voice of the players, is one of the PFA's most important strategic alliances, both from a political perspective and also because of FIFPro's international network. Members of the PFA, including overseas-based players, enjoy the support of players' associations in other FIFPro member countries. Click on the links below for more on FIFPro and FIFPro Asia. Also see the comments from Cristiano Ronaldo on the work FIFPro does for players throughout the world after being awarded the FIFPro World Player of the Year in season 2008/2009.
FIFPRO - The World Player's Union
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.
“To be recognised by my fellow professional players worldwide coming from over 50,000 players is amazing. I would like to thank my teammates and coaches and everyone involved at Man United and the national team, as well as my family and friends for their support. Thank you also to FIFPro for this award and for your work in protecting the interests and welfare of players around the world.”
Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFPro World Player of the Year
FIFPro World XI
FIFPro also announced its World XI:
Goalkeeper
Iker Casillas (Spain/ Real Madrid)
Defenders
Sergio Ramos (Spain/ RealMadrid)
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.
