FIFA World Player of the Year Shortlist Announced
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The FIFA World Player of the Year Shortlist has been announced and there are no surprises in the top 5.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), the heavy favorite to win this year had an outstanding season last year and has already picked up silverware this month after snatching the Ballon d'Or. He scored 42 goals to help Man U win the Premier League and Champions League last season.
Ricardo Kaka (AC Milan), a regular in the awards circuit for the past years had another superstar season but it was marred by injury a number of times.
Lionel Messi (Barcelona), the 21 year old is probably the next favorite, behind Ronaldo, to win. The little Argentine winger was top goal scorer in the Champions League last year until he got injured and was beat by Ronaldo and has had a magnificant start to the season thus far.
Fernando Torres (Liverpool), in his first season in England he scored 30 goals and was the star for a Liverpool side that made it to the Semi-finals of the Champions League.
Xavi (Barcelona), one of the unsung heros for Barcelona and Spain this year. Xavi's consistent play helped Spain win Euro 2008 and he picked up Player of the Tournament. He is also one of the biggest catalysts for Barcelona's amazing start to the season.
The FIFA World Player of the Year will be named on January 12.
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