Troféu Mesa Redonda () is an award held by

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and

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to honor the best players of each season of Brazilian football.

History

Held for the first time in 2004, the award aims in the same way as the Bola de Prata, a traditional award from ''

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'', but focusing on the performance of athletes throughout the all tournaments in the season, not just in the

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Rules

The trophy is awarded in a first stage by voting open to the public on the internet, with the three players with the most votes by position (goalkeepers, midfielders, etc.) sent to a second stage, where sports journalists from the Mesa Redonda program and other notables choose the final winners.

Team of the Year

Players marked bold won the "Best Player award" in that respective year.

Other awards

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mesa Redonda, Trophy Brazilian football trophies and awards Annual events in Brazil Awards established in 2004

History

Rules

Team of the Year

Other awards

See also

References