Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been named because the 2015 winner of Goal fifty, AN annual award given to the most effective player within the world.

Chosen by editors and correspondents from across Goal.com’s varied titles, the award recognises Messi’s contribution to Barcelona’s treble-winning season and his role in serving to Argentina reach the Copa America final. “I forever say that, for me, the vital awards area unit the ones achieved jointly,” Messi told Goal. “When the season ends, the fulfilment of goals is what extremely matters. But it’s additionally true that it’s nice to receive individual recognition like this. i’m terribly grateful and really happy.”

Messi has won the award a record fourfold since its inception in 2008.