The 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year prize was awarded to the Brazilian Ronaldinho for the second year in succession, also claiming the highest point total ever, surpassing Rivaldo. He finished ahead of Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard and his Barcelona teammate Samuel Eto'o in the final round of voting.
Results
Men
Women
| Rank | Player | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Birgit Prinz | FFC Frankfurt | 513 |
| 2 |  Marta |  Umeå IK | 429 |
| 3 |  Shannon Boxx | Ajax Los Angeles | 235 |
| 4 | Hanna Ljungberg | Umeå IK | 206 |
| 5 | Renate Lingor | FFC Frankfurt | 170 |
| 6 |  Maribel Domínguez | Atlanta Beat FC Barcelona | 115 |
| 7 |  Solveig Gulbrandsen | Kolbotn | 97 |
| 7 | Sandra Minnert | SC Bad Neuenahr | 97 |
| 9 | Christie Welsh |  Lyon New Jersey Wildcats | 78 |
| 10 |  Kelly Smith | Arsenal L.F.C. | 60 |
| 11 | Malin Moström | Umeå IK | N/A |
| 12 | Laura Georges | Lyon | N/A |
| 13 |  Perpetua Nkwocha | Sunnanå SK | N/A |
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