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The 36th edition of the survey America responds to El País begins this Tuesday, December 7 with the massive sending of invitations to voters. On this occasion, unlike what happened last time due to the pandemic, the vote will take place on the original dates. That is, it will be voted throughout December and 31, in the printed edition of The country as well as on all platforms, the results will be announced.
Who votes? Sports journalists from America, including the north. The only rule is that they must be currently working in some medium, be it print, radio, web, streaming or television.
What is voted? Each communicator must choose the best soccer player in America, who since 1986 -in the first edition-to date, has been given the name King of America. They also vote for the best coach on the continent, the ideal team and each journalist also chooses the best in their country, which include the best player, the most outstanding coach and the best team.
What is the novelty of this edition? That the category of best player in America in women’s soccer will be included, as well as the best soccer player in the local league of the voter’s country will be chosen.
The survey of The country It is the only one that has been held in America since 1986, when on that occasion it won Antonio Alzamendi as best player and Carlos Salvador Bilardo as best coach. This fact has allowed the company to position itself as a registered trademark on the continent and gain prestige year after year.
Is it the only poll that has value to give to the winners of the 2021 season? Yes, it is the only one. A survey is also carried out on the digital platform of Ovation, in which readers have the possibility to choose their favorites. Unlike the survey of journalists, in the verification of the fans the team of Ovation chooses candidates for each of the categories: five for each position of the ideal 11 and 10 to select the most outstanding soccer player and coach in America in the football year.
Winners
Two touches
* Marinho: The Santos footballer, today 31 years old, was elected the King of America in 2020, in a vote that took place in February 2021.
* Gallardo: El Muñeco was chosen by journalists as the best coach on the continent in the last three.
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