''The Guardian'' Footballer of the Year is an annual award by the British newspaper ''
The Guardian
''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'', and changed its name in 1959. Along with its sister papers ''The Observer'' and ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardian'' is part of the Gu ...
''. Since 2016, it is awarded to a footballer regardless of gender "who has done something truly remarkable, whether by overcoming adversity, helping others or setting a sporting example by acting with exceptional honesty."
Winners
See also
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The Guardian 100 Best Male Footballers in the World
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The 100 Best Female Footballers in the World
External links
Official website
References
The Guardian awards
Association football-related lists
Association football trophies and awards
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