Di Maria, Lautaro Martinez and Leandro Paredes, were voted the best footballer of the year by sports journalists and crowned him as the best player of the year. The ceremony took place on Monday (December 22, 2025). This victory was Di Maria's second. He also won this award in 2014, and in 2025, he won it again.
The last time this award was won by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. However, the record is still held by Lionel Messi. L.M.Ten has won this title a record 16 times, including seven consecutive times.
Di Maria won the title this year with 7 goals in 16 matches for his boyhood club Rosario Central.
Di Maria is currently 37 years old. This could be the last award of his life. However, the entire nation and its supporters will never forget the glorious performance that Di Maria gave to him and Argentina in the last World Cup.
Author: Vk Das
