Top scorer in the Dutch league 1995 "Best Player in the World" (FIFA) 1996 "European Player of the Year" 1997 "Best Player in the World" (FIFA) 1997 Top scorer in the Spanish Liga 1997 "Golden Boot" award of Europe 1997 "Golden Ball" (FIFA World Cup) 1998 "Best Player of Italy" 1998 "Golden Boot" (FIFA World Cup) 2002 "Best Player in the World" (FIFA) 2002 "European Player of the Year" 2002 "Best Comeback" (Laureus) 2003 "Best Sporting Achievement in the World" (French Academy of Sports' Grand Prix 2002) "Best Male Soccer Player" (ESPY) 2003