José Nasazzi
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José Nasazzi Yarza was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a right-back or centre-back. He captained his country when they won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930.
Nasazzi with the Uruguay national team.
Nasazzi (first from left, at bottom) with the Uruguay team in 1926.
FIFA World Cup awards
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At the end of each FIFA World Cup final tournament, several awards are presented to the players and teams who have distinguished themselves in various aspects of the game.
José Nasazzi
…Best player at the South American Championship: 1923, 1935 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 1930 France Football's World Cup Top-100 1930–1990, 56th: 1994…
Spain players Pau Cubarsí, Rodri and Unai Simón receiving awards after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final
Lionel Messi of Argentina is the only player to win the award twice (2014, 2022).
Kylian Mbappé, captain of France, the only player to win the award twice (2022, 2026).