Who will be voted World Player of the Yearin 2009?  The book is open at Paddy Power and here is who they think is in the running.

9/4        Messi
7/2        Ronaldo
6/1        Kaka
11/1      Torres
16/1      Rooney
16/1      Aguero
20/1      Fabregas
20/1      Xavi
22/1      Gerrard
25/1      Lampard
25/1      Ronaldinho
25/1      Eto'o
40/1      Iniesta
50/1      Berbatov
50/1      Villa
66/1      Robinho

Of course, if your favourite to win the World Player of the Year title is missing from the list, they'll be only to happy to oblige with your betting and are giving favourable odds on all other players.