English

Noun

man of the match ‎(plural men of the match)

1. (sports) The best player in a match.
   • 2016 June 11, Phil McNulty, “England 1-1 Russia”, in BBC Sport:

     Hodgson then removed man of the match Wayne Rooney, who had earlier seen a shot pushed superbly on to the post by Akinfeev, and replaced him with Jack Wilshere to preserve England's advantage.

2. (cricket) A player chosen as having made the most outstanding achievement during a match, and awarded a small prize.