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The2005FIFA World Player of the Year prize was awarded to theBrazilianRonaldinho for the second year in succession,[1] also claiming the highest point total ever, surpassingRivaldo. He finished ahead ofChelsea midfielderFrank Lampard and hisBarcelona teammateSamuel Eto'o in the final round of voting.[2]
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