10 Best Soccer Players in the World 2009

Need to know who the 10 best soccer players in the world for 2009 are? Then read on. Whether playing for an objectionably high-spending European club, the Brasileiro or the national team you cheer for, the following players are noted for their all-around technical ability, passion and prowess on the pitch.

1. Lionel Messi. Goalkeepers loath this guy. The man the Spanish press refer to as Messidona plays for FC Barcelona and is a native of Argentina. The FIFA Player of the Year for 2009, Messi's technical ability and passion are unsurpassed.
2. Christiano Ronaldo. A native of Portugal, Ronaldo played for Manchester United in 2009 and was the FIFA Player of the Year in 2008. Better groomed than most footballers, Ronaldo seems to use it as a diversion for his absolutely lethal shooting, speed and trickery on the dribble.
3. Kaka.The Brazilian with name children love to giggle at played for AC Milan in 2009 and was the FIFA Player of the Year in 2007. As a offensive midfielder, few are more dangerous.
4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Swedenis not the first country that comes to mind when considering the best soccer players in the world generally. Ibra, as he is known, however, turned this notion on its head with his goal scoring ability as striker for Inter Milan in 2009.
5. Xavi. Receives his place on the list of best soccer players in the world by virtue of his singular and groovy name. An intergral part of the Spanish national side and FC Barcelona, the playmaking midfielder is an extremely accurate passer and reader of the game.
6. Franck Ribery. This Frenchman can run defenses into the ground. Currently plying his trade at Bayern Munich, Ribery also is a member of the French national side. A real threat on the left wing due to his pace and ceaseless passion.
7. Fernando Torres. El Nino is an aptly applied moniker for the boyish-faced Torres. A member of Liverpool FC and the Spanish national squad, Torres earns his place on the best soccer players in the world list by virtue of the numerous goals and assists provided by the left footed striker.
8. Wesley Sneijder. The Dutchman earns his position on the best soccer players in the world list due to his roles at Real Madrid and Inter Milan in 2009. A dead ball specialist and regular leader in assists, Sneijder is formidable in his role as midfielder.
9. Ashley Cole.  The best soccer players in the world are not always strikers and midfielders. Cole plays left back for Chelsea FC and is in the starting eleven of the English national squad. Noted for his play as both defender and during speedy forays up the wing offensively resulting in numerous assists.
10. Sergio Aguero. The Argentine national team member and striker at Athletico Madrid often is paired up front with a partner but is noted for roving wide and giving defenders headaches.