The first list of nominees is compiled by the magazine France Football and FIFA. The counting is carried out through an electronic notary system and under supervision. Each voter gives three votes for their favorites in order of preference, so give five points, three and one respectively, which considered first, second and third. The event will be held on Monday January 11th.
Why CR7?
Cristiano Ronaldo is 30 and has been a finalist for the Golden Ball in eight of the past nine seasons. He won in 2008, 2013 and 2014.
Last year, he scored 57 goals in as many commitments, became the leading scorer in the history of Real Madrid. Unfortunately he failed to lift a trophy with your team.
"It's a fantastic striker, an athlete in top condition. We're lucky to see Cristiano and Messi every weekend. The prize should be divided because they are on another level, "says Kevin Keegan exfutbolista English.
Luis Figo, "Ronaldo is very dominating, a man who makes a difference in the field, one of the best ever". CR7 has won 18 career titles, which has achieved 461 touchdowns in 647 games.
Why Neymar?
Just 23 years old and a first time on the podium of the Golden Ball. He is the great figure of Brazilian football. He has scored 207 goals in 339 games and is on track to become the leading scorer in the history of the green and yellow team.
He had a dream season with Barcelona, with whom he won five titles and managed 46 goals in 66 games. It reached 11 trophies in his career. Despite his youth, he has managed to play a leading role in the Catalan club and withstood the pressure, especially in times of crisis, being the great reference of Scratch.
"It will be a matter of time to see him lift the Golden Ball. You deserve it, it is an extraordinary player," he said this week his compatriot Kaka, the best footballer of 2007, the last time the prize went to someone other than Cristiano and Messi .