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Atletico Mineiro forward Hulk has won the Golden Ball award for the best player in Brazil’s Serie A this year.
The 35-year-old was a key member of an Atletico outfit that clinched the club’s first Brazilian top-flight title in 50 years and reached the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores, South America’s top club competition. On an individual level, he scored a competition-high 19 goals in the Serie A as well as providing seven assists.
“Being Brazilian [Serie A] champion, top scorer, Silver Ball recipient (as one of the best forwards) and Golden Ball winner is very gratifying,” Hulk said after receiving his trophy in a televised ceremony on Friday.
“I’ve enjoyed having my feet on the ground and the constant quest to improve every day. Thank you to everyone who voted for me.”
The runner-up was Hulk’s Atletico teammate, defender Guilherme Aranha, while Bragantino winger Artur was third and Flamengo forward Bruno Henrique fourth.
