The EMF celebrated the best players of 2024, recognizing outstanding performances across various categories. This year’s winners were determined by fans through votes on Instagram and Facebook, reflecting the voices of thousands of minifootball enthusiasts across Europe. The awards acknowledged players excelling in their roles, with winners coming from several nations. Here’s a detailed look at the winners and rankings.
Best Goalkeeper
Matija Šegavac from Serbia was crowned the Best Goalkeeper of 2024. Known for his agility and commanding presence, Šegavac played a pivotal role in his team’s success at the EMF EURO 2024.
1st place: Matija Šegavac (Serbia) – 430 votes
2nd place: Dragos Nitu (Romania) – 326 votes
3rd place: Todor Malinov (Bulgaria) – 215 votes
4th place: Alexandr Rushinas (Kazakhstan) – 174 votes
Best Defender
The Best Defender award went to Vusal Isayev from Azerbaijan, whose defensive and offensive brilliance stood out throughout the year. His exceptional ability to read the game, combined with his technique and contributions to his team’s tactical play, earned him this accolade.
1st place: Vusal Isayev (Azerbaijan) – 374 votes
2nd place: Mircea Ungur (Romania) – 279 votes
3rd place: Mircea Popa (Romania) – 175 votes
4th place: Alexandr Kislitsyn (Kazakhstan) – 146 votes
Best Midfielder
Elvin Alizada, also from Azerbaijan, dominated the midfield category. His vision, creativity and exceptional game management are well-known in the world of minifootball, securing him the title of Best Midfielder of 2024.
1st place: Elvin Alizada (Azerbaijan) – 317 votes
2nd place: Tamkin Khalilzade (Azerbaijan) – 237 votes
3rd place: Walid Jaadi (Belgium) – 159 votes
4th place: Skander Si Schaib (France) – 92 votes
Best Forward
Rijad ‘The Goal Machine’ Dervišević from Montenegro claimed the Best Forward title with his exceptional goal-scoring ability and impactful performances during crucial games in the EMF competitions.
1st place: Rijad Dervišević (Montenegro) – 611 votes
2nd place: Marius Balogh (Romania) – 394 votes
3rd place: Aleksandar Ignjić (Serbia) – 373 votes
4th place: Dias Yeginzhanov (Kazakhstan) – 183 votes
All-Star Team
This inaugural year’s awards highlighted the extraordinary talents across Europe, showcasing players from Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Romania, and beyond. By allowing fans to vote, the EMF made this celebration of talent even more inclusive, giving supporters a direct role in honoring their favorite players. These individuals not only brought glory to their teams but also elevated the sport’s reputation with their remarkable contributions.