Robert Lewandowski was named The Best FIFA Men’s Award for 2021 on Monday as the Poland star earned the honour for the second consecutive year.
The Bayern Munich striker beat off competition from Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah to lift the trophy.
Alexia Putellas, meanwhile, was recognised as The Best FIFA Women’s Player after previously winning the Ballon d’Or, while Edouard Mendy, Thomas Tuchel and Erik Lamela were among the others recognised.
Lewandowski has been crowned the best player in the men’s game for the second time in a row.
Lewandowski won the FIFA Club World Cup with the German giants early in 2021, followed by another Bundesliga title. He was also pivotal in his country’s World Cup qualifying campaign, scoring eight goals in as many games.
Meanwhile, Putellas has been crowned the winner of The Best FIFA Women’s Player for her exploits for Barcelona.
Putellas was crowned the winner of the Ballon d’Or late last year and has made it a full set after collecting another trophy in Zurich on Monday.
The 27-year-old was at the heart of Barca’s Primera Division, Copa de la Reina and Champions League successes in 2021.
