Kaka deservedly named World Player of the Year for the first time in his career . Europe 's premier trophy -- a winner 's medal he fully deserved after a sublime 90-minute performance . The Brazilian beats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the journalists ' vote . Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos:
Kaka deservedly named World Player of the Year for the first time in his career . The Brazilian beats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the journalists ' vote . Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: