So, now that we've had the bi-annual pick-a-team-pick-a-number list that is the FIFA world rankings, we can move on to the 'who is the best player in the world out of the FIFA exec committee's favourite players' award; the Ballon D'Or. Admittedly, the three players who make up the list (Lionel Messi, Christan Dior and Xavi) are world-class players who do deserve accolade's such as this one. However, they are players to whom attacking comes naturally. Why does it have to be forwards that are on the shortlist. How many goalkeepers made the original 53-name list? 1, Iker Casillas. Take from that what you will.
My point is that there should be more team players involved in the shortlist. (Before I continue, ask yourself this, when was the last time you saw any of those three players come back and defend for a corner?) Players like Van Persie, who is a natural team player. He isn't selfish, likes to see his teammates on the ball and encourages them to push forward themselves. Players like the all-dominating Nemanja Vidic. He is a great player isn't he? Plays well alongside the speed and technical ability of Rio Ferdinand in what must be one of the all-time great United centre-back partnerships.
Someone who should be considered in the future for this prestigiously pointless accolade is Wojciech Szczęsny (yes, I copied his name from Wikipedia, you try spelling it). A man who, at the age of 20, was called upon by Arsene Wenger (aha, I know how to spell that one) to be the man between the sticks at Old Trafford. Not a daunting debut by any stretch of the imagination. He has performed in every game since like someone who has been there his entire life. He will be a world-class goalkeeper and, should the useless bureaucrats that call themselves the FIFA executive committee look beyond their own paid-for, goal-scoring muppets that make up the list, he will be in for a good chance of winning the Ballon D'Or in years to come. If you don't believe me, click on the link below and watch him chip the current holder (and more than likely this year's winner) Lionel Messi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74QEtyPZ3ek
