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FIFA Women's World Player of the Year

The field of contenders has been narrowed down and the final shortlist has been revealed. The following three players remain in the running for the prestigious FIFA Ballon d’Or 2014. Join us for the official ceremony on 12 January 2015 to find out which of these three stars will be handed the coveted award and recognised as the best individual talent for the past year in world football.

The Finalists

• Nadine KESSLER

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  GERMANY
• 2014 saw Nadine Kessler showcase her talents as captain of the VfL Wolfsburg side that won both the Germany women's Bundesliga and UEFA Champions Lea...

• MARTA

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  BRAZIL
• Renowned for leaving opponents in her wake and scoring wonder goals, Marta has now added durability to her impressive list of attributes.

• Abby WAMBACH

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  USA
• The all-time leader in goals for the USA, with 171 in 225 matches, Abby Wambach’s leadership is infectious on all of her team-mates.

The other candidates

• Nadine ANGERER

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  GERMANY
• Reigning FIFA Women’s Player of the Year Nadine Angerer once again demonstrated her extraordinary ability between the posts in 2014. 

• Veronica BOQUETE

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  SPAIN
• It has been quite a year for globetrotting Spain striker Veronica Boquete, who has turned out for three different clubs and made national team histor...

• Nilla FISCHER

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  SWEDEN
• After finishing in third place in the vote for the UEFA Best Women's Player in Europe Award in 2013/14, Nilla Fischer can look back on a hugely succe...

• Nahomi KAWASUMI

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  JAPAN
• Nahomi Kawasumi was nothing short of exceptional during her debut season in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2014 as she helped Seattle Re...

• Aya MIYAMA

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  JAPAN
• Under the captaincy and guidance of Aya Miyama, Japan at last achieved No1 position on their own continent in May this year.

• Louisa NECIB

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  FRANCE
• It is no coincidence that the recent successes enjoyed by the Lyon and French women’s teams have been achieved with Louisa Necib at the heart o...

• Lotta SCHELIN

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  SWEDEN
• Lotta Schelin has enjoyed another productive year, winning a French League and Cup double with Lyon, her sixth and third consecutive successes in tho...