article_snippet: The annual award by French organisation Sambafoot collects over 150,000 votes worldwide as well as opinions from respected journalists and former players.
article_snippet: The 23-year-old edged out compatriots Miranda of Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray midfielder Felipe Melo after an impressive 2014 season at the Nou Camp.
article_snippet: This was the seventh edition of an accolade that has been presented since 2008 with past winners including Kaka and 2010 Maicon.
article_snippet: Thiago Silva (left) had collected the last three Samba Gold Award while playing for PSG .
highlights_snippet: Barcelona superstar recognised as best Brazil player in Europe .
  
highlights_snippet: PSG defender Thiago Silva had won award for last three seasons .