The trophies reserved for the tournament’s best player, top scorer, and best goalkeeper have been designed and revealed by Adidas. These are some of the most prestigious awards a player can receive in international football so it’s always exciting to see the players that earn them every time round.
Croatia’s Luka Modric won the golden ball, held by many as the premier accolade on the world stage, at the 2018 World Cup, and Mess the 2014 tournament. This early in the Qatar World Cup it’s tough to say who’s going to clinch it this year. Ronaldo and Messi seem to be the frontrunners in the hearts and minds of the masses, but you never know what unlikely player might step up for their country.