Nelson Mandella

25 Years of Laureus

Winner
France won their second FIFA World Cup, 20 years after their first. Led by Didier Deschamps, who became the third man to be captain and coach of a World Cup winning team, they played some of the most exciting and expansive football in the tournament. Kylian Mbappé, 19, scored four goals and was voted Best Young Player. Antoine Griezmann also scored four.
France Men’s Football Team - World Team of the Year 2019
Nomination
Year
Result
2019
Winner
2001
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