CR wins FIFPro World Footballer of the Year

Cristiano Ronaldo was named 2008 FIFPro World Footballer of the Year. The award was presented by club manager Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United's training ground, Carrington, on Monday.

With the 42 goals scored for United last season, as a winger too, Ronaldo is the leading contender for almost all individual awards this year. He helped United win the

FIFPro is the world-wide umbrella organization for the Professional Football Association around the globe, which means thousands of players voted. Recognized by fellow footballers as world's best definitely means something.

Team mate Rio Ferdinand was also named as one of the World XI team. He has consistently been the world's best defender added by the increasing technicality and leadership.

FIFPro team: Casillas (Real Madrid); Ramos (Real Madrid), Terry (Chelsea), Ferdinand (United), Puyol (Barcelona); Gerrard (Liverpool), Kaka (AC Milan), Xavi (Barcelona), Messi (Barcelona); Torres (Liverpool), Ronaldo (United).

Congrats Ron and Rio!! You guys totally deserve it!