This is the official shortlist for the nominees: http://www.fifa.com/ballondor/playeroftheyear/index.html
Although I might agree Messi is one of the best strikers in the world I don’t think he should win just because I rather see a defender get the award for a change of scenery.
If I had to choose it would be Radamel Falcao, Yaya Toure, and Thiago Silva. 1st,2nd,3rd
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