Ronaldinho
Brazilian Ronaldinho, who plays for Barcelona, completed his hat trick of awards when he was named the European Footballer of the Year today.
The 25-year-old forward won the vote by European soccer journalists organised by French soccer magazine France Football after guiding Barcelona to last season's Primera Liga title.
Frank Lampard, a key member of Chelsea's Premier League-winning side, stood second in the vote, ahead of fellow England midfielder Steven Gerrard who helped Liverpool for the surprise Champions League triumph.
Earlier, Ronaldinho was named by international coaches as FIFA World Player of the Year in last December, and was then honoured by his fellow professionals when he won the inaugural FIFPro World Player of the Year trophy in September.
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