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Owen Says Ballon d'Or Win Brought Less Recognition at Home
The former striker believes his 2001 triumph received less attention than it would have for others, despite beating top names that year.
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Triumph at 22
Those results helped establish him as one of the leading forwards in the country at the time.
Limited Fanfare at Home
The player has noted that the award did not generate the same level of acclaim in his own country as it might have elsewhere. He recalled that people in Spain viewed the achievement differently and described himself as proud of the honor. Owen still keeps a record of the voting points on his phone and finds the list of names ahead of and behind him impressive.
View From a Later Perspective
At the time the win felt like just another trophy to the 22-year-old, yet the accomplishment now carries greater meaning. The award came before the long-running contest between two dominant players raised its profile in subsequent years. Owen remains the only winner from his club while playing there.
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