The Best FIFA Football Awards 2016 was the first edition of the event held by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on January 9, 2017, in Zurich, Switzerland.[1] This ceremony annually awarded the best individuals in various football-related categories, including best players and coaches in men's and women's football; the most beautiful goal; and the selection of the eleven best players, known as FIFPro. In addition, awards were also presented to entities that promoted fair play, to the best fans, and a tribute to an athlete who contributed to the spread of the sport during their career.
The Best FIFA Football Awards is a football award presented annually by the sport's governing body, FIFA.
The first awarding ceremony was held on 9 January 2017 in Zurich, Switzerland. The award is aimed at reviving the FIFA World Player Gala. This award being given to the players with best performance in the calendar year.