Wolfsburg star Edin Dzeko – who helped his team win the Bundesliga last season by scoring 26 league goals – has been rewarded for his fine form at both club and country level in 2009 by being voted Bosnian Footballer of the Year. He won the award ahead of competition from Wolfsburg team-mate Zvjezdan Misimovic and last year’s winner Vedad Ibisevic (Hoffenheim).

“I’m happy for this award, especially for receiving it in my home town. This was one very successful season both for club and country. I became a champion of Germany with my club and although we didn’t manage to reach the World Cup due to a play-off [defeat] against Portugal, we hope to qualify for the European Championships, there are many people to thank for this success; my team-mates from club and country, coaches, but also the great support of fans and family. I’m grateful to all of them and will share this happiness with them.” Dzeko told reporters.