| Description: | FIFA World Player Of The Year 2009 Nominees
FIFA World Player Of The Year 2009 NomineesRonaldo, Xavi, Iniesta and Kaka join favorite Messi on the shortlist to become the World Player of the Year 2009.
FIFA has announced the shortlist of five players who are still in contention to receive the world player of the year 2009 award. The winner of the prize, the most prestigious honor an individual footballer can receive, will be announced at the 19th FIFA Player Gala 2009 on the 21st December.
FIFA World Player Of The Year ShortlistThe international coaches and captains of the FIFA nations chose the five shortlisted players from a list of 23 players drawn up by FIFA experts. All five players will be appearing, and hoping to make a giant impact at next year's World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid/ PortugalAndres Iniesta Barcelona/ SpainKaka Real Madrid/ BrazilLionel Messi Barcelona/ ArgentinaXavi Barcelona/ SpainPlayer of the Year Favorite Lionel Messi Lionel Mess |
