FM2009 is indeed a remarkable game, and it is huge worldwide. I have friends in Asia and Europe who live and LOVE this game. I do not however, out of all of my nerd friends, save TWO (me and this one friend), know anyone who has even heard of this game. We both play it and love it. We have been loving the franchise since CM 2000.

That being said, GOTY winners always go to the big market team, AKAUSA. American made games and games that are popular here are what get the buzz. And games that spend on advertising here are more popular. Basically, the actual game has nothing to do with it, or else games like Braid (XBOX 360, look it up) would win every year.

Sorry mate and THANKS