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SWC award winners

Rio de Janiero  - Germany were crowned the 2014 Soccer World Cup champions but which individuals walked away with the prestigious awards?

The 2014 World Cup awards as designated by FIFA after Sunday's final:

Best Player of the Tournament - The Golden Ball

1) Lionel Messi (ARG)

2) Thomas Mueller

3) Arjen Robben (NED)

Top scorer - The Golden Boot

1) James Rodriguez (COL) - 6 goals

2) Thomas Mueller (GER) - 5 goals

3) Neymar (BRA) - 4 goals

Top goalkeeper - The Golden Gloves

Manuel Neuer (GER)

Young Player of the tournament

Paul Pogba (FRA)

Fair Play award

Colombia

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