31 December 2051 — Juventus striker Jann Milnar Bordal has been named World Footballer of the Year, capping off an extraordinary season that has seen him dominate Serie A and European football. The 30-year-old Norwegian forward edged out Real Madrid’s Carl Pritchard and Juventus teammate Henk Smulders to lift the game’s most prestigious individual prize.
Bordal’s form in 2051 has been nothing short of sensational. Across 40 appearances, he has scored 36 goals and supplied 13 assists, averaging a rating of 7.83. His consistency in front of goal and ability to link up play has been central to Juventus’ dominance at home and abroad. Bordal’s accuracy in finishing has stood out, converting 35 of his attempts at a rate close to three shots on target per game.
The Norwegian’s journey to this pinnacle has been one of perseverance and gradual rise. Having started at Rosenborg in 2037, Bordal moved through FC Nantes and Arsenal before his blockbuster £108 million transfer to Juventus in 2048. At each stop, he left his mark, developing from a promising prospect into one of the world’s most lethal finishers. In Turin, he has elevated himself into a talismanic figure, scoring 91 goals in 104 league appearances for the Bianconeri to date.
Real Madrid striker Carl Pritchard finished second in the voting. The Welsh forward produced remarkable numbers of his own, scoring 40 goals and adding six assists. Despite his prolific return, his average rating of 7.57 was not enough to surpass Bordal’s all-round impact. Juventus’ Dutch midfielder Henk Smulders completed the top three, contributing 19 goals and 17 assists with an impressive 7.81 average rating, underlining the Turin club’s remarkable depth of talent.
What sets Bordal apart is not just his goalscoring ability but his all-around contribution. Standing at 190 cm, he combines aerial dominance with a clinical right foot, making him a nightmare for defenders in any system. His player traits—running with the ball down the right, trying killer balls, and dropping deep to link play—illustrate the blend of power and intelligence that defines his style. Juventus’ tactical system has given him freedom, but it is Bordal’s footballing brain that consistently turns half-chances into goals.
The award is testament to Juventus’ strength under their current regime, with two of the top three players in the world plying their trade at the Allianz Stadium. Bordal’s win will be celebrated not just in Italy, but in Norway too, where he has become a symbol of football excellence. With 107 caps and 50 goals for the national team, he is already among the country’s greatest exports.
Financially, Bordal’s value to Juventus is reflected in his lucrative £300,000-per-week contract, running until 2054, with goal bonuses and landmark clauses underlining his indispensability. In an era where loyalty is rare, Bordal’s stature at Juventus has grown season by season, making him not just a star but a cornerstone of their identity.
This latest accolade places Bordal firmly among the elite names of the modern game. His blend of power, technical precision, and reliability has made him indispensable for Juventus and a nightmare for defenders across Europe. With the season still ongoing and Bordal already contributing 15 goals in 20 appearances in 2051–52, the Norwegian marksman looks set to continue rewriting the record books in 2052.