The three nominees for the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011 and FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year trophies are now known. Votes were collected from the coaches (33%) and captains (33%) of national teams and from selected journalists (33%).
Check out detailed profiles of all six nominees (three men and three women). The winner of the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011 and FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year awards will be announced at the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011 gala in Zurich on 9 January 2012.