Ronaldo finished runner-up to AC Milan midfielder Kaka last year, while Messi was third. Kaka was again among the 30 nominees named on Tuesday, but does not believe he will win.
“I am realistic. This one won’t be for me. It’s a shame, but it’s logical,” Kaka said. “AC Milan did not have a good season.”
Kaka is tipping United’s winger to take the top prize.
“My favourite is Cristiano Ronaldo,” Kaka said. “He won two major titles with Manchester, and he scored a lot of goals.”
The 23-year-old Portugal winger scored 42 goals in all competitions to help United win the Premier League title and the Champions League.
Messi, 21, was also in sparkling form for Barca, scoring several breathtaking individual goals, and he also helped Argentina defeat Nigeria 1-0 to win Olympic gold in Beijing in August.
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