Manchester United star Ryan Giggs was crowned 2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year in Sunday's award ceremony.
The 36-year-old winger has been in top form this year, winning a record 11th Premier League winners' medal and playing in the Champions League final.
Formula 1 champion Jenson Button was second and world heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis secured third spot.
The clearly shocked Welsh footballer said: "To see the people that have won it and to be up here is unbelievable."
Giggs is the first footballer to win the prestigious trophy since England midfielder David Beckham picked up the award in 2001. Michael Owen (1998), Paul Gascoigne (1990) and Bobby Moore (1966) are other football winners.
The Welshman added: "I am playing for the greatest manager that has ever lived and I'm playing for the greatest club."
One of the most emotional moments at the Sheffield Arena was Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros being honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award.
The 52-year-old, still recuperating from a brain tumour that required four life-threatening operations, received a standing ovation before receiving the award at his home from a tearful compatriot and golfer José María Olazábal.
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