A list of 23 contenders for the FIFA Golden Ball 2011 award was unveiled on November 1.
A list of 23 contenders for the FIFA Golden Ball 2011 award was unveiled on November 1. The list includes Samuel Eto’o who plays as a striker for Anzhi Makhachkala.
Striker for Manchester City and the Argentine national team Sergio Aguero (center).
Eric Abidal, who plays as a left or central defender for Barcelona and the French national team. As part of Barcelona, he won the Spanish Championship 2011, Champions League and UEFA Super Cup.
Iker Casillas, who plays for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, is the only goalkeeper on the list.
Barcelona midfielder Havi Hernandez. Winner of Spanish championship, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Spanish Super Cup. In 2011, he broke Tarzan’s record by playing for Barcelona in more Spanish championship matches than any other player.
Luis Nani, a winger for Manchester United and the Portuguese national team. English PL champion in 2011 and holder of England Super Cup 2011.
David Villa, who plays as a striker for Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Spanish champion 2010–2011, winner of Champions League 2010–2011 and UEFA Super Cup 2011.
Wesley Sneijder, attacking midfielder for Internazionale and the Dutch national team. Holder of Italy Cup 2010–2011.
