The Golden Ball award is given to the most outstanding player of the FIFA World Cup.

Stanley Matthews was the first recipient of the Ballon d'Or award in 1956.

The Golden Boot award is given to the top scorer of the UEFA Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player to have won the FIFA World Player of the Year award three times in a row, from 2008 to 2010.

The ATP Player of the Year award is given to the best male tennis player of the year.

Roger Federer is the only player to have won the Wimbledon singles title six times in a row, from 2003 to 2008.

The WTA Player of the Year award is given to the best female tennis player of the year.

Margaret Court is the only player to have won the Australian Open singles title seven times, from 1960 to 1966 and in 1970.

The PGA Player of the Year award is given to the best golfer of the year.

Tiger Woods is the only golfer to have won all four major golf championships in the same calendar year, in 2000.

The NBA Most Valuable Player Award is given to the best basketball player of the year.

Michael Jordan is the only player to have won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award three times in a row, from 1991 to 1993.

The NFL Most Valuable Player Award is given to the best American football player of the year.

Peyton Manning is the only player to have won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award twice in a row, in 2008 and 2009.

The MLB Most Valuable Player Award is given to the best baseball player of the year.

Barry Bonds is the only player to have won the MLB Most Valuable Player Award three times in a row, from 2001 to 2003.