Let's take a look at the years when the European Cup was held in previous years. One of the top three players of the World Player of the Year must have won an award in the European Cup, such as Ba Siteng, Shearer and Zidane. Only in odd-numbered years, the champion of the European Cup has a greater advantage to compete for the World Player of the Year, but the chances are not great. Only Kaka won the Champions League in 2007. ...
The World Footballer of the Year was chosen by the coach of the national team. The main sources of votes come from Europe, Asia and Africa (these three continents have more than 30 votes, and South America has developed football, but only 10 votes). Asia basically depends on Brazilian players (because players like China, Japanese and West Asia vote for Brazil every year). Most votes in Africa support people like Via, Zidane (born in Africa), Aiotto and Drogba. ...