"I'm shocked, looking the players that have won this award in the past and some of the unbelievable players involved last year," said the Liverpool skipper.
"It is a great honour and I am really lucky to be receiving it."
Jamie Carragher missed out on the best defender award to John Terry. while Chelsea's Petr Cech was voted best keeper.
AC Milan's Kaka won the best midfielder award and Barcelona's Ronaldinho was named the best forward.