MOHD FAIZ SUBRI is the unknown Malaysian football who claimed the prestigious 2016 FIFA Puskas award for the best goal of the year on Monday – and read his acceptance speech off of his phone.
The Penang ace hit a swerving long-range free-kick against Pahang in the Malaysia Super League on February 16.
And he was rewarded almost a year later when Brazilian icon Ronaldo handed him the award in Zurich.
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The 29-year-old looked excellent in a tuxedo as he shook hands with the former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker.
Subri beat Brazilian top-flight star Marlone and Venezuela Women's Under 17 ace Daniuska Rodriguez to the gong.
Marlone’s goal came while he was playing for Corinthians against Cobresal on April 21.
The 24-year-old midfielder controlled the ball from a cross before volleying acrobatically with his right foot into the bottom-right corner.
Rodriguez dribbled her way past two opponents with some dazzling skill before smashing the ball into the top corner.
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Subri said: “Honestly it never crossed my mind that I would be at this level and be able to stand with world-class players.
“I would like to say thank you to my team, my coach, my family, my father, my mother and all the people who voted me - thank you very much.”
Subri triumphed with 59.5 per cent, ahead of Marlone with 22.86 per cent and Rodriguez with 10.01 per cent.
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