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Casillas has picked up virtually every individual accolade possible in the last two years

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The fact that Iker Casillas has been selected by FIFA/FIFPro as the world’s best goalkeeper should come as no surprise. The Madridista keeper has received numerous accolades on both an individual and team level and is a star both on and off the field.

Last year he was recognized by IFFHS as the top goalkeeper and included in UEFA’s Team of the Year for the second year running. He was also the 2007/08 Zamora Trophy winner, the best goalkeeper in the most recent Euro two summers ago, the 2000 Bravo Award winner, the best goalkeeper in La Liga in 2008 according to UEFA.com readers and the best Spanish player in 2008 according to a panel of experts representing all Primera Division teams. What also must be taken into account is that Casillas is only 28 years old, leading one to belief that he has plenty of accolades yet to receive.

The Madridista wins first ever FIFA Puskas Award for 2009's "most beautiful goal"

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Cristiano Ronaldo picked up the FIFA Puskas Award this evening at the FIFA World Player Gala 2009 for scoring the best goal of the year. The Madridista beat out goals by the likes of Andres Iniesta (FC Barcelona), Fernando Torres (Liverpool) and Michael Essien (Chelsea).

The award was presented by George Weah and the widow of the late Ferenc Puskas, Elisabeth Puskas. The goal that earned Cristiano Ronaldo the hardware was that scored with Manchester United against Porto in the 2009 Champions League quarterfinal.

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