Golden Foot
Annual football award for active players aged 27 and older.
The Golden Foot is an international football award presented to active players aged at least 27 who stand out for their athletic achievements and personality. The award can only be won once per player. Since 2009, a charity auction for fighting AIDS has accompanied the award ceremony.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Monaco
- Presenter
- Monarchy of Monaco
- Location
- Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
- Year
- 2003
- Holder
- FRA Antoine Griezmann / (men's, 2025) / DEN Nadia Nadim / (women's, 2025)
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Lore & Background
The Golden Foot award is given to players who stand out for their athletic achievements, both as individuals and team players, and for their personality. The award is restricted to active players who are at least 27 years of age, and each player can win it only once. Ten nominees are chosen by a panel of international journalists based on the age and active-playing criteria. Until 2022, the winner was selected by an online poll open to anyone. From 2024, the winner is selected by a committee of professionals chaired by Antonio Caliendo, the founder of the award. The winner leaves a permanent mould of their footprints on 'The Champions Promenade' on the seafront of the Principality of Monaco.
Reader's Guide
Since its inception, the Golden Foot has recognized footballers who combine athletic excellence with strong personal character. The award's unique feature is the permanent footprint mould displayed on the Champions Promenade in Monaco, symbolizing the player's lasting mark on the sport. The selection process evolved from a public online vote to a professional committee chaired by the award's founder, Antonio Caliendo, starting in 2024. The award also includes a charity auction held during the gala evening at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, which raises funds for fighting AIDS. An equivalent award for women's football was introduced from 2022, and a Prestige Award was given from 2020. The award's restriction to players aged 27 or older ensures that recipients have demonstrated sustained achievement and maturity.
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