In 2006 this election was broadcast on national television for the first time. On Sunday 7th of May the Flemish één and the Walloon La Deux broadcast The Gala of the Professional Football Player of the Year 2006. It was a varied show with seven awards, surprising clips and the most remarkable and beautiful moments of the past football season.
Midfielder Mbark Boussoufa of AA Gent was elected Best Professional Football Player of the year at the end of the live show.