Chelsea and England captain John Terry was named defender of the year by UEFA today - while Barcelona's Lionel Messi picked up the prestigious club footballer-of-the-year award.
Manchester United's Edwin van der Sar took the goalkeeper of the year award.
Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez won the midfielder of the year award, and his team-mate Messi was also named forward of the year.
UEFA also made a special award to Paolo Maldini to commemorate his retirement after 24 years playing for AC Milan.
Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez won the midfielder of the year award, and his team-mate Messi was also named forward of the year.
UEFA also made a special award to Paolo Maldini to commemorate his retirement after 24 years playing for AC Milan.
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