Barcelona attacking midfielder Ronaldinho has tonight been voted fifth best player in the world for 2007. The results of FIFA's World Player of the Year were announced tonight with AC Milan's Kaka winning the award.In second was Barcelona's Lionel Messi, with Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo taking third place. Chelsea's Didier Drogba was announced as fourth best player in the world for 2007 and Ronaldinho in fifth.
Ronaldinho won the award in two consecutive years back in 04 and 05 but has been largely disappointing this season. The Brazilian international has been used as a substitute in recent weeks by Barca boss Frank Rijkaard due to a poor spell of form in recent months.
Now I agree with the top four in the awards but to vote Ronaldinho in fifth is absolutely ludicrous. He has been largely disappointing throughout 2007 yet he still makes the top five players in the world.
The decision in my view is largely down to his reputation. He was a quality player back in the seasons of 04/05 and 05/06 but since then he has simply been average. Players like Cesc Fabregas would be much more worthy of receiving this award than Ronaldinho.
So do you agree or do you actually think Ronaldinho was worthy of the award? Who do you think should of received fifth ahead of the Brazilian?
