Diego Forlan Named Best Player At 2010 World Cup
Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has been declared as the FIFA Golden Ball winner last night by the journalists accredited to cover the tournament.
FIFA Golden Ball is awarded to the best player of the tournament.
The 31-year-old Forlan has beaten the likes of Spain's David Villa, Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands and current World Footballer of the Year, Lionel Messi.
Forlan is nicknamed "Cachavacha" after a comic character. He netted five goals and inspired Uruguay to the semi-finals in South Africa after the team failed to qualify for the last World Cup in Germany four years ago.
The Uruguay striker had scored seven goals in 13 matches as his team qualified for the world cup in South Africa. Since then, he has been in the limelight.
Forlan aspired to be a tennis player at his teen age, but converted to a skilful centre-forward later for several top teams such as Manchester United, Villarreal and Independiente of Argentina.
Forlan’s father also represented the South American country at two World Cups, in 1966 and 1974, while his grandfather, Juan Carlos Corazzo, was Chile coach in 1962.
I really loved this player.....he was sensational in WC......no one even came close when it was about set pieces.....Played last two matches inspite injuries....A real team man....Hattz off for a player well deserved to be the best of WC