Milan striker Alberto Gilardino has this evening been named as Player of the Year for the 2004-05 season.
Gilardino was handed the honour on Monday night at the annual AIC – Italian Players’ Association – Oscars ceremony.
The Italian’s scoring exploits at Parma saw him win the votes of his fellow professionals as he was crowned overall Player of the Year, as well as Italian Player of the Year.
Champions Juventus dominated in the other categories, with four Bianconeri employees being handed trophies.
Italian captain Fabio Cannavaro, fresh from his brace in the 2-1 win over Empoli, was named as the Best Defender of last season.
Gigi Buffon again won the ‘keeper award, Fabio Capello topped the Coach section after winning the Scudetto at his first attempt and Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the top foreigner.
There was also glory for a Fiorentina player as Giampaolo Pazzini, an Under-21 international, secured the Best Youngster prize.
Pierluigi Collina, who has now retired, was voted as the Best Referee during his last season as a whistle blower.
Player of the Year: Alberto Gilardino (Milan)
Italian Player of the Year: Alberto Gilardino (Milan)
Best Defender: Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus)
Best Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
Best Youngster: Giampaolo Pazzini (Fiorentina)
Best Foreigner: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Juventus)
Best Coach: Fabio Capello (Juventus)
-Football Italia
Gilardino was handed the honour on Monday night at the annual AIC – Italian Players’ Association – Oscars ceremony.
The Italian’s scoring exploits at Parma saw him win the votes of his fellow professionals as he was crowned overall Player of the Year, as well as Italian Player of the Year.
Champions Juventus dominated in the other categories, with four Bianconeri employees being handed trophies.
Italian captain Fabio Cannavaro, fresh from his brace in the 2-1 win over Empoli, was named as the Best Defender of last season.
Gigi Buffon again won the ‘keeper award, Fabio Capello topped the Coach section after winning the Scudetto at his first attempt and Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the top foreigner.
There was also glory for a Fiorentina player as Giampaolo Pazzini, an Under-21 international, secured the Best Youngster prize.
Pierluigi Collina, who has now retired, was voted as the Best Referee during his last season as a whistle blower.
Player of the Year: Alberto Gilardino (Milan)
Italian Player of the Year: Alberto Gilardino (Milan)
Best Defender: Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus)
Best Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
Best Youngster: Giampaolo Pazzini (Fiorentina)
Best Foreigner: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Juventus)
Best Coach: Fabio Capello (Juventus)
-Football Italia
