Its coming up soon, for those who don't know it's a footballer of the year award.

It's actually the French football world player of the year which kind of doubles up as the FIFA player of the year.

Does anyone know why it's the French one that is so valued?

Also, who do you think will win it? I think Sneider will. Although all in all, club form last season included, Messi is still such an amazing talent, like nothing else.

I think Snjeider will win it though because of his club treble and also world cup performance.

Not one English player in the 23 named