h2UEFA chief Michel Platini believes Barcelona and Spain ace Xavi should win the Ballon D'Or because he won the World Cup./h2
UEFA president Michel Platini has revealed his winner for the Ballon D'or - Barcelona and Spain ace Xavi Hernandez.

The Spanish midfielder will battle it out with Azulgrana team-mate Andres Iniesta, and Inter play-maker Wesley Sneijder for the top gong.

Platini though believes Spain's World Cup win places Xavi firmly in the driving seat for the award.

Ballon D'Or? There are a few players who a great but different, Platini told Sky Sport Italia.

Messi is strong, Ronaldo is strong, Xavi, many different players who are all strong.

Two years ago I chose Ronaldo, last year Messi. This year I would choose Xavi. He won the World Cup.

Xavi, Iniesta, Sneijder? Xavi as he won the World Cup and Spanish league with Barcelona.