The Uruguay soccer player, striker, Diego Forlan (31), was named Best Player of the 2010 FIFA World Cup thus winning the adidas Golden Ball award in South Africa.

Forlan topped the prestigious poll of accredited media representatives ahead of the Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder and Spain's David Villa.

Forlan has been justly recognised for his stellar contribution to his nation's success after scoring five goals which propelled the team to the last four in the tournament.

He was also listed in the Golden Boot award and tied with a Germany player, but that honor went to Germany's Thomas Müller after breaking the tiebreaker with most assists.
adidas Silver Ball went to Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands) while the adidas Bronze Ball was awarded to David Villa (Spain).