Wayne Rooney is the only Englishman nominated for FIFA's prestigious Ballon d'Or award this year.

The striker has netted nine Premier League goals so far this season after helping United to achieve a record 19th league title last season.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has been nominated in FIFA's Coach of the Year category, along with United coach Alex Ferguson and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

The Premier League is also represented by United's Nani, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Liverpool's Luis Suarez.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who has won the award for the last two years, is one of the favourites to win this year.

Player nominees: Eric Abidal (France), Sergio Aguero (Argentina), Karim Benzema (France), Iker Casillas (Spain), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Dani Alves (Brazil), Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon), Cesc Fabregas (Spain), Diego Forlan (Uruguay), Andres Iniesta (Spain), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Thomas Muller (Germany), Nani (Portugal), Neymar (Brazil), Mesut Ozil (Germany), Gerard Pique (Spain), Wayne Rooney (England), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany), Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands), Luis Suarez (Uruguay), David Villa (Spain), Xabi Alonso (Spain), Xavi (Spain).

Coach nominees: Vicente Del Bosque (Spain/Spain national team), Sir Alex Ferguson (Scotland/Manchester United FC), Rudi Garcia (France/Lille OSC), Pep Guardiola (Spain/FC Barcelona), Jurgen Klopp (Germany/Borussia Dortmund), Joachim Low (Germany/Germany national team), Jose Mourinho (Portugal/Real Madrid), Oscar Tabarez (Uruguay/Uruguay national team), Andre Villas-Boas (Portugal/FC Porto, Chelsea, Arsène Wenger (France/Arsenal).