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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 513 | |||
| 2 | 429 | |||
| 3 | 235 | |||
| 4 | 206 | |||
| 5 | 170 | |||
| 6 | 115 | |||
| 7 | 97 | |||
| 7 | 97 | |||
| 9 | 78 | |||
| 10 | 60 | |||
| 11 | N/A | |||
| 12 | N/A | |||
| 13 | N/A |
