Should Ronaldo Win World Footballer of the Year?

Should Ronaldo win the World Footballer of the Year award? Hmmm, let me think...... OFCOURSE HE DESERVES TO WIN!!!!! What a stupid question! I wish all decesions were as easy as this one. I am not saying that the other players included in the short list are not of sublime quality, I am just saying that in regards to who deserves the best player award, then hands down Christiano Ronaldo.

Why you may ask? Let me tell you. First of all, the Footballer of the year award should go to someone who plays for a CHAMPIONSHIP team in at least one major competition. Major competions include League, Europe (Champions League and UEFA) and international competitions like World Cup and European cup. Ronaldo let Manchester United to a Premier League trophy, and a UEFA Champions Leage Trophy. So two of the 3 major competitions. Also, he led both of those campaigns in scoring as a forward, scoring an astonishing 42 goals. We have all seen the games, so we know how good he is, but yet everyone doesnt want to admit it. I dont think there has ever been a time in soccer where the winner of the award was so obvious.

Lets check out the competition and see for ourselves. Please remember, that we are talking about who DESERVES the prize, not about who your favorite player is, and def not about what is happening right now.

Lionel Messi

Ok, Lionel Messi is amazing, there is no doubt about that. If anyone can rival Ronaldo for player of the year, its Messi. However Barcelona finished second in La Liga last year and they lost in the Champions League to... thats right, Manchester United. Barcelona had a rough season last year, so obviously if your team doesnt win any worth while trophies, then you can justify giving them the player of the year award. to say that Messi deserved to win the best footballer of the year award. However, the way he is playing now, maybe next season.

Kaka

Last year Kaka deserved to win footballer of the year and he did. Although AC Milan had a rough Seria A season, Kaka led them to the Champions League title in 2006-2007 with a win over Liverpool, so it makes sense that he would win. However last year, AC Milan was knocked out by Aresnal in the First knock out round. AC Milan's Seria A season was equally bad, qualifying only for the UEFA Cup. Not that there is anything wrong with the UEFA Cup, if your Everton or Parma, but if your AC Milan, you should be challenging for the league cup every year, at least top 3, especially with the talent they have and coming off a Champions League victory.

Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres had a great first season both in the premiere league and in the champions league scoring 33 goals (I belive) from all competitions. However Torres is a striker he is expected to score that many goals, especially one of his caliber, and I am sure it wont be long before we see Torres hoisting the award, but definately not this year. Yes he played a big part in the European Triumph of Spain, but did you see that team? Oh my god, it was like playstation 3 dream, with Guiza, Villa, Fabregas and Alonso in support. However Liverpool finished third in the league, and bowed out of the Champions League in the semi-finals to Chelsea. Also he was second in league scoring to Ronaldo. You know what they say... "Second Place is the first loser", and Fernando Torres names was behind Ronaldo's on the stats list in almost every important category including goals, cups, wins, etc. etc.

What else does he have to do. Ofcourse he could of had a better international campaign for the European Cup, but still, they made it to the knockout round, and Portugal was not playing at their top form, but I am not giving excuses. Either way Ronaldo deserves to win so give him the damn award already.

What do you think? Is there someone missing from my short list?