在足球世界中,我们听说了形形色色的“足球先生”。《队报》创立了“欧洲金球奖” (Ballon D’or), 国际足联创立了“世界足球先生”(FIFA World Player of the Year),亚足联有(Asian Footballer of the Year)《体坛周报》于2013年创立了亚洲金球奖(Best Footballer in Asia)。
英国的《卫报》(The Guardians)于2016年开办了“卫报足球先生”(Best Footballer of the Guardians)。但相对于以上奖项着重球员的竞技表现与足球贡献,卫报另辟蹊径。
“卫报足球先生”的评选标准:
The Guardian Footballer of the Year is an award given to a player who has done something truly remarkable, whether by overcoming adversity, helping others or setting a sporting example by acting with exceptional honesty。