Kaka is FIFPro World Player of the Year

FIFPro, the world players’ union have announced their World Player of the Year and World XI.

Milan’s brilliant Brazilian Kaka has lifted the 2006-2007 title. The award was made to a delighted Kaka on Friday.FIFPro’s (Fédération Internationale des Footballeurs Professionels) 57,500 members around the globe cast their votes and Champion’s League winner Kaka came out on top.He takes over from fellow countryman Ronaldinho who has held the title for the last two years.Milan’s Kaka commented: “I am humbled to receive such an honour.To follow my good friend and such a great player as Ronaldinho makes this a very special award for me.To be recognised by my fellow professional players worldwide coming from over 50 000 players is amazing.I would like to thank my teammates and coaches and everyone involved at Milan and the national team, as well as my family and friends for their support.FIFPro president Philippe Piat comments: ‘Kaka is a great credit to world football, in addition to being a great player and now recognised by his fellow professionals as the best in the World, he is also a great ambassador for football and professional footballers around the globe.’ The FIFPro World XI is: Goalkeeper – Gianluigi Buffon (Italy/Juventus) Defenders – Alessandro Nesta (Italy/AC Milan), Fabio Cannavaro (Italy/Real Madrid), John Terry (England/Chelsea) and Carles Puyol (Spain/Barcelona) Midfielders – Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (England/Liverpool), and Ricardo Kaká (Brazil/AC Milan).Forwards – Lionel Messi (Argentina/Barcelona), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast/Chelsea), and Ronaldinho (Brazil/Barcelona).FIFProThe award was made to a delighted Kaka on Friday.FIFPro’s (Fédération Internationale des Footballeurs Professionels) 57,500 members around the globe cast their votes and Champion’s League winner Kaka came out on top.He takes over from fellow countryman Ronaldinho who has held the title for the last two years.Milan’s Kaka commented: “I am humbled to receive such an honour.To follow my good friend and such a great player as Ronaldinho makes this a very special award for me.To be recognised by my fellow professional players worldwide coming from over 50 000 players is amazing.I would like to thank my teammates and coaches and everyone involved at Milan and the national team, as well as my family and friends for their support.FIFPro president Philippe Piat comments: ‘Kaka is a great credit to world football, in addition to being a great player and now recognised by his fellow professionals as the best in the World, he is also a great ambassador for football and professional footballers around the globe.’ The FIFPro World XI is: Goalkeeper – Gianluigi Buffon (Italy/Juventus) Defenders – Alessandro Nesta (Italy/AC Milan), Fabio Cannavaro (Italy/Real Madrid), John Terry (England/Chelsea) and Carles Puyol (Spain/Barcelona) Midfielders – Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (England/Liverpool), and Ricardo Kaká (Brazil/AC Milan).Forwards – Lionel Messi (Argentina/Barcelona), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast/Chelsea), and Ronaldinho (Brazil/Barcelona).FIFPro