TheFIFA Development Award was an award given out byFIFA in 2008 and 2009 which was designed to exemplify the extraordinary amount of effort and financial support which go into increasing the development of football in those countries which need it most.
| Year | Winner | Reason | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |  Palestine | In recognition of the Palestinian FA, who accomplished the difficult task of renovating theFaisal Al-Husseini Stadium and thus creating a national stadium forPalestine which metFIFA standards and allowing them to play their first official international match on home soil. | Details |
| 2009 |  China | In recognition of the Chinese FA, who have successfully engaged a grassroots program in which more than a millionChinese youths are to be involved in the development of the country's next generation of footballers. | Details |
