Brazilian youngster Robinho was named Young Player of the Year while Chelsea's Jose Mourinho was voted manager of the year by English magazine World Soccer.

The magazine's official website said on Tuesday that Real Madrid striker Robinho clinched the best young player in 2005, receiving 29.5% of the votes while Manchester United's Wayne Rooney came second with 28%.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi fisnihed third on 19%, ahead of Man United's Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mourinho became best manager in the year ahead of Liverpool's Rafael Benitez and Barcelona's Frank Rijkaard who came second and third respectively.