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The
34-year-old, who has starred with five goals in his first five games in
Turkey, won the prize awarded to active players above the age of 28 for
their contributions both on and off the field.
The retired Cameroon captain joined an illustrious list of former winners and followed last year's winner Andres Iniesta. Eto'o is only the second African to win the Golden Foot award after Drogba won it in 2013.
Previous winners are Iniesta (2014), Drogba (2013), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (2012), Ryan Giggs (2011), Francesco Totti (2010), Ronaldinho (2009), Roberto Carlos (2008), Alessandro Del Piero (2007), Ronaldo de Lima (2006), Andriy Shevchenko (2005), Pavel Nedved (2004) and Roberto Baggio (2003).
Players such as David Trezeguet, Gheorghe Hagi, Daniel Passarella and Rinat Dasaev were also inducted into the Golden Foot Hall of Fame on Monday evening.
Which other players, older than 28, deserve the Golden Foot award? Have your say in the comments section below.
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Samuel Eto'o Wins 2015 golden foot Award.The FC
Barcelona and African legend was awarded the 2015 Golden Foot at a gala
in Monaco.
The
34-year-old, who has starred with five goals in his first five games in
Turkey, won the prize awarded to active players above the age of 28 for
their contributions both on and off the field.The retired Cameroon captain joined an illustrious list of former winners and followed last year's winner Andres Iniesta. Eto'o is only the second African to win the Golden Foot award after Drogba won it in 2013.
Previous winners are Iniesta (2014), Drogba (2013), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (2012), Ryan Giggs (2011), Francesco Totti (2010), Ronaldinho (2009), Roberto Carlos (2008), Alessandro Del Piero (2007), Ronaldo de Lima (2006), Andriy Shevchenko (2005), Pavel Nedved (2004) and Roberto Baggio (2003).
Players such as David Trezeguet, Gheorghe Hagi, Daniel Passarella and Rinat Dasaev were also inducted into the Golden Foot Hall of Fame on Monday evening.
Which other players, older than 28, deserve the Golden Foot award? Have your say in the comments section below.
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