The usual suspects were present with Ronaldo one of five nominated from European champions Real Madrid alongside Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos, Luka? Modric and Sergio Ramos.
Tāpat uz balvu kandidē arī UEFA Čempionu līgas uzvarētājas Madrides "Real" futbolisti Krištianu Ronaldu, Garets Beils, Toni Kross, Luka Modričs un Serhio Ramoss.