General
man of the match
What does man of the match mean?
The award given to the standout performer of an individual match.
"Two goals and an assist earned him man of the match."
Origin
British football tradition of naming the game's best player.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'man of the match' mean?
It's the award given to the best-performing player in a single game.
Who decides man of the match?
It varies — it can be chosen by broadcasters, pundits, sponsors or a fan vote, depending on the competition.
What is the difference between man of the match and player of the match?
They mean the same thing; 'player of the match' is the gender-neutral version increasingly used across sports.
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