CEO of Adidas Group and General Secretary of FIFA have officially announced the 10 nominations of the best player (FiFA World Cup 2010). They have thoroughly viewed and discussed the players with their total performance in this world cup event. Player who will win this competition can hold the Golden ball trophy in his hand. Nominees for the best player of the tournament include:

1. Asamoah Gyan (GHA, shirt # 3)
2. Arjen Robben (NED, shirt #11)
3. Diego Forlan URU, (shirt #10)
4. Andres Iniesta (ESP, shirt # 6)
5. Lionel Messi (ARG, shirt # 10)
6. Wesley Sneijder (NED, shirt # 10)
7. Arjen Robben (NED, shirt # 11)
8. Xavi (ESP, shirt #
9. Mesut Oezil (GER, shirt #
10. Bastian Schweinsteiger (GER, shirt #7)