The 25-year-old Brazilian ended last season in style, winning the Champions League, the Golden boot with 10 goals and the Best player Award.

Kaka succeeds fellow countryman Ronaldinho who was the reigning champion over the past two years.

"I am humbled to receive such an honour. To follow my good friend and such a great player as Ronaldinho makes this a very special award for me." the Brazilian was quoted saying on the FIFPro's official website.

"To be recognized by my fellow professional players worldwide coming from over 50,000 players is amazing."

"My aim is to keep on listening and learning from others and to keep improving as a player and as a person, it is a privilege to be a professional footballer and it is our duty to work hard to be the best we can be for our team mates, supporters, club and country and to earn the respect of fellow men,’ added Kaka.

The FIFPro have also announced the World's best eleven for the season 2006/2007. Ivorian striker Didier Drogba has been chosen as the best striker in the World and was the only African to feature in the squad.

FIFPro World's XI

Goalkeeper - Gianluigi Buffon (Italy/Juventus)

Defenders - Alessandro Nesta (Italy/AC Milan), Fabio Cannavaro (Italy/Real Madrid), John Terry (England/Chelsea) and Carles Puyol (Spain/Barcelona)

Midfielders - Steven Gerrard (England/Liverpool), Cristiano Ronaldo (England/Manchester United) and Kaka (Brazil/AC Milan).

Forwards – Lionel Messi (Argentina/Barcelona), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast/Chelsea), and Ronaldhino (Brazil/Barcelona)