Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been crowned ‘The Best FIFA Men’s Player of Year 2021’, winning the award for the second year in succession. The ‘Best FIFA Football Awards 2021’ ceremony was held as a virtual TV show from the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland on Monday night.
According to the reports, Lewandowski, 33, won the most points from coaches, captains as well as media representatives, taking the reward ahead of second-placed Lionel Messi and third-placed Mohamed Salah.
Thomas Tuchel was voted ‘The Best FIFA Men’s Coach’ as the German led Premier League side Chelsea to win the European Champions League last season, Xinhua reports. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Senegal was named ‘The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper’, becoming the first African to win the accolade. Cristiano Ronaldo also brought home a reward as the 36-year-old received ‘The Best FIFA Special Award for men’s football’ with 115 goals in 184 appearances for Portugal.
In the women’s section, Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas was named ‘The Best FIFA Women’s Player’ for the first time. Chelsea manager Emma Hayes was voted ‘The Best FIFA Women’s Coach’. Chile and Olympique Lyonnais’ Christiane Endler was named ‘The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper’. ‘The Best FIFA Special Award for women’s football’ went to Christine Sinclair with 188 goals in 308 caps for Canada.
