The accolade sees the dynamic 30-year-old named the tournament’s third best player behind America’s Carli Lloyd who won the Golden Ball and France’s Amandine Henry who scooped the Silver Ball award. Miyama, who appeared for her country at both the 2007 and 2011 Women’s World Cups, played every minute of Japan’s seven games in Canada, scoring penalties against both Switzerland and England. The two-time AFC Women’s Player of the Year winner also provided two assists during her team’s run to their title showdown with the USA in Vancouver. Photo: FIFA / Getty Images
