FIFA announce list of nominations for FIFA the Year award . The annual ceremony takes place in Switzerland , Switzerland on annual . Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to win the FIFA World Player of the Year for a second successive year after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this year 's award . Reigning holder Real Madrid of Real Switzerland nominated once again .
FIFA announce list of nominations for FIFA the Year award . The annual ceremony takes place in Switzerland , Switzerland on annual . Reigning holder Real Madrid of Real Switzerland nominated once again .