There are currently SIX post-tournament awards.
The Man of the Match Award (currently commercially termed as "Budweiser Man of the Match") for outstanding performance during each game of the tournament, first awarded in 2002.
The player with the most number of goals at every FIFA World Cup finals is awarded the Golden Boot.
Colombia's James Rodríguez won it in 2014 with six goals. Thomas Muller won it in 2010 with 5 goals. Miroslav Klose won it in 2006 with five while Brazil's Ronaldo won in it in 2002 with eight goals.
Introduced in 1982, the Golden Ball, which is deemed as the most prestigious award of the tournament, is presented to the most outstanding player of the competition.
Lionel Messi (2014), Diego Forlan (2010) and Zinedine Zidane (2006) are the previous winners.
The goalkeeper with the best performance in the tournament is given the Golden Glove Award. Manuel Neuer(2014), Iker Casillas(2010) and Gianluigi Buffon (2006) are the previous winners.
The Fair Play Award is handed to the team which boasts of the best disciplinary record. Columbia (2014), Spain (2010) and Spain/Germany(2006) are the previous winners.
Lastly, FIFA's Young Player award recognises the impact made by young footballers in the competition. Paul Pogba (2014), Thomas Muller (2010) and Lukas Podolski (2006) are the previous winners.
Lionel Messi (2014), Wesley Sneijder (2010) and Andrea Pirlo (2006) are the previous winners.