Winner Messi is based in Spain , of course .
Bayern 's Franck Ribery came desperately close to sealing the prize this year and could yet go on to win the Ballon d'Or next January .
Winner Messi is based in Spain , of course , but Bayern 's Franck Ribery came desperately close to sealing the prize this year and could yet go on to win the Ballon d'Or next January .