The Golden Foot award is an international
football
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award, given to players who stand out for their athletic achievements (both as individuals and team players) and for their personality. The award is only given to active players of at least 28 years of age, and can only be won once.
Ten nominees are chosen by a panel of international journalists based on the criteria that they are at least 28 years of age and still playing. Out of this list, the winner is selected by an online poll, where anyone can vote.
The winner of the award leaves a permanent mould of his footprints on ''"The Champions Promenade"'', on the seafront of the Principality of
Monaco.
Since 2009, there has been a charity auction accompanying the Golden Foot event. The auction is held during the gala evening at the
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, and raises funds for fighting
AIDS
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Award winners
By country
By club
Award legends
Total by country
References
External links
The Golden Foot official site
{{Golden Foot Legends Award
Awards established in 2003
Association football trophies and awards
Football in Monaco