Germany international Nadine Keßler has been named the Women’s World Footballer of the Year. The 26-year-old, who won the Bundesliga and Champions League with VfL Wolfsburg in 2014, finished ahead of Brazil’s Marta and Abby Wambach (USA).
Keßler received 17.52% of the votes. Marta was second (14.16%) and Wambach came third (13.33%). The player, who won the 2013 European Championship, is the third German to receive the honour after Birgit Prinz (2003-2005) and Nadine Angerer (2014).
"My heart is beating incredibly fast. I never thought that I would achieve something like this. I'd like to thank a few people: My coach, my club, my team and also the Germany set-up. I'd also like to thank my family and the doctors who have helped me, your support has been crucial," explained Keßler.
Germany international Nadine Keßler has been named the Women’s World Footballer of the Year. The 26-year-old, who won the Bundesliga and Champions League with VfL Wolfsburg in 2014, finished ahead of Brazil’s Marta and Abby Wambach (USA).
Keßler received 17.52% of the votes. Marta was second (14.16%) and Wambach came third (13.33%). The player, who won the 2013 European Championship, is the third German to receive the honour after Birgit Prinz (2003-2005) and Nadine Angerer (2014).
"My heart is beating incredibly fast. I never thought that I would achieve something like this. I'd like to thank a few people: My coach, my club, my team and also the Germany set-up. I'd also like to thank my family and the doctors who have helped me, your support has been crucial," explained Keßler.
