The FIFA World Player was an annual award given by FIFA to recognize the best male and female football players in the world. Established in 1991, the award aimed to honor outstanding individual performances in football. Players were selected based on votes from national team coaches, captains, and journalists. In 2010, the FIFA World Player award merged with the Ballon d'Or, creating the FIFA Ballon d'Or. This new award continued to celebrate the best players globally, combining the voting processes of both awards. The FIFA World Player award remains a significant part of football history, highlighting exceptional talent in the sport.