He was named African Footballer of the Year in 2006 and 2009.

In 2010, he was named Senior Footballer of the Year.

He was also named Swiss Footballer of the Year in 2004 and 2007.

In 2005, he became the first foreign player to be named Russian Footballer of the Year.

He was named African Footballer of the Year in 1985.

In 2011 he was named Dutch Footballer of the Year.

In 1982 he was named Soviet Footballer of the Year.

Padraig was named Footballer of the Year in 2001 for that performance.

He was also named Footballer of the Year in 1962.

He was named African Footballer of the Year for his efforts in 2000.