Footballer_of_the_Year_in_Russia_(Sport-Express)
Footballer of the Year in Russia is an annual award given by Sport-Express daily to the Russian Premier League player of the season. The title is awarded according to the results of a poll conducted by the newspaper. 11 players of each Premier League club are polled.[citation needed]
Brazilian Daniel Carvalho became the first foreign player to win the award in 2005.[citation needed]