Dec 12, 2008- Cristiano Ronaldo among 5 finalists for FIFA world player of the year 2008 (Winner announced on January 2009)

Dec 12, 2008- FIFA announced the 5 finalists for the FIFA world player of the year 2008

1. Kaka'
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
3. Lionel Messi
4. Fernando Torres
5. Xavi

If Cristiano Ronaldo wins it he will be the second Portuguese player to win it. Figo was the FIFA world player of the year 2001.


The country that won this award the most? Brazil!
8 Brazilians have won the FIFA world player of the year award:

3 times: Ronaldo (1996, 1997 e 2002),
2 times: Ronaldinho Gaúcho (2004 e 2005),
1 time: Romário (1994),
1 time: Rivaldo (1999)
1 time: Kaká 2007

The 2 favorites to win in 2008: Kaka', Cristiano Ronaldo (Ballon d'or 2008). Photo: EditoriadeArte globoesporte .com

Out of the 5 finalists who will win? I think Torres and Messi are the other favorites.


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