FIFA World Player 2008 Shortlists
FIFA World Player of the year 2008 - Men shortlist
| Player Name | Country |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Adebayor | Togo |
| Sergio Aguero | Argentina |
| Andrei Arshavin | Russia |
| Michael Ballack | Germany |
| Gianluigi Buffon | Italy |
| Iker Casillas | Spain |
| Deco | Portugal |
| Didier Drogba | Cote D'Ivoire |
| Samuel Eto'O | Cameroon |
| Cesc Fabregas | Spain |
| Steven Gerrard | England |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | Sweden |
| Andres Iniesta | Spain |
| Kaka | Brasil |
| Frank Lampard | England |
| Lionel Messi | Argentina |
| Fanck Ribery | France |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal |
| John Terry | England |
| Fernandi Torres | Spain |
| Ruud Van Nistelrooij | Netherlands |
| David Villa | Spain |
| Xavi | Spain |
For the FIFA Men’s World Player of the Year Award, Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United’s player, is obviously the favorite for his brilliant season in England. He was the best scorer in English Premier league, won the English Premier League title and Champions League title with Man Utd.. so all is good for him.
FIFA World Player of the year 2008 - Women shortlist
| Name | Country |
|---|---|
| Nadine Angerer | Germany |
| Shannon Boxx | USA |
| Cristiane | Brazil |
| Daniela | Brazil |
| Marta | Brazil |
| Birgit Prinz | Germany |
| Christine Sinclair | Canada |
| Kelly Smith | England |
| Hope Solo | USA |
| Ingvild Stensland | Norway |
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