FIFA official list of nominations for the FIFA Player of the Year award . The annual ceremony takes place in Zurich , Switzerland on December 31 . Spain 's La Liga boasts 11 nominees altogether , in addition to the Barcelona contingent there is Valencia 's David Villa , Sevilla 's Luis Fabiano and Real Madrid 's Kaka and Iker Casillas . Reigning holder Cristiano López of Real Madrid won once again .
FIFA official list of nominations for the FIFA Player of the Year award . The annual ceremony takes place in Zurich , Switzerland on December 31 . Reigning holder Cristiano López of Real Madrid won once again .