2005 – Lionel Messi
Needless to say, this proved a wise choice as a certain young Argentine called Lionel Messi took the prize in 2005. The skillful forward has spent his entire career so far with Barcelona, winning a whole host of major honours with the club and establishing himself as probably the best ever player to play the game. Messi’s immense potential seems to know no bounds as he continues to break records and set new landmarks week after week, showing no sign of slowing down.
Verdict: HIT