The Best FIFA Women's Player
The Best FIFA Women's Player is an association football award presented annually by the sport's governing body, FIFA.[1] Prior to 2016, the award was known as the female FIFA World Player of the Year.
History
The selection criteria for the players of the year are: sporting performance, as well as general conduct on and off the pitch.
The votes are decided by media representatives, national team coaches, and national team captains. In October 2016, it was announced that the general public would also be allowed to vote.[2] Each group has 25% of the overall vote.
Winners
| Year | Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1st |  Carli Lloyd
|
Houston Dash
|
| 2nd |  Marta
|
 FC Rosengård
| |
| 3rd |  Melanie Behringer
|
Bayern Munich
|
References
- ^ "Circular no. 1560" (pdf). FIFA.com. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "The fans take centre stage". FIFA.com. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
See also
External links
| FIFA Women's World Player of the Year | |
|---|---|
| The Best FIFA Women's Player | |
