Lionel Messi is the strong horse in this competition scoring a total of 34 goals in this year's season; however Messi's dry spell in the World Cup with his Argentine national team puts him at par with the other two players.
Andres Iniesta was also nominated for scoring the decisive goal in the World Cup Final against Holland. His artistic style and constant efficient passes are what makes him a top favorite among viewers. Nevertheless, Iniesta has a tendency to score very few goals; he sort of "chokes" in front of the goal posts.
Xavi Hernandez is the final nominee for the year's prize. Xavi is the perfect mixture between Iniesta and Messi. He is visually beautiful with his skill work and has a tendency to pass and shoot at perfect moments.
These three nominees however all come from a trifecta konwn to every soccer lover in Barcelona's top team. These three players make art and sheer beauty out of a simple found ball. Without one of them, the others would fall. Messi needs passes from Xavi and Iniesta, and Xavi and Iniesta always need someone to pass it to! Also, all three players come from Barcelona's academy youth teams signifying its importance and efficiency in it's program. Whoever wins will take the prize, but all three will take the honor.
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