Football's Man of the Match awards often come with unique prizes, reflecting local cultures and sponsorships. Here are five of the most unusual awards presented to players.
Four Trays of Eggs
In March 2025, Jan de Boer, goalkeeper for Norwegian club Bryne FK, was named Player of the Match against Bodø/Glimt. His reward? Four trays of eggs.
Live Chicken
In August 2018, Polish top-flight club Górnik Zabrze awarded their Man of the Match with a live hen, adding a rural twist to the traditional post-match ceremony.
Burger King Crown
In 2018, River Plate's goalkeeper Franco Armani received a Burger King crown as the Man of the Match award after a victory over Boca Juniors, humorously highlighting the fast-food chain's sponsorship.
Mobile Data Package
South African club Mamelodi Sundowns once awarded midfielder Hlompho Kekana 5GB of mobile data as the Man of the Match prize, catering to the digital age.
Plate of Fish
During his time at Real Sociedad, midfielder Martin Ødegaard was presented with a silver hake fish as the Player of the Month award, emphasizing local culinary traditions.
