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The 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year prize was awarded to the Brazilian Ronaldinho for the second year in succession,[1] also claiming the highest point total ever, surpassing Rivaldo. He finished ahead of Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard and his Barcelona teammate Samuel Eto'o in the final round of voting.[2]
Rank | Player | Club | Points |
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1 | ![]() |
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513 |
2 | ![]() |
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429 |
3 | ![]() |
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235 |
4 | ![]() |
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206 |
5 | ![]() |
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170 |
6 | ![]() |
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115 |
7 | ![]() |
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97 |
7 | ![]() |
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97 |
9 | ![]() |
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78 |
10 | ![]() |
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60 |
11 | ![]() |
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N/A |
12 | ![]() |
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N/A |
13 | ![]() |
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N/A |