i know but forget about Spain they all playe like shit except for Villa. and Germany is like a group of good players but nothing really stand out maybe Ozil but i think that Forlan not just the skills but he really tried his best to push his team forward in every single match. he deserves it.
Holland and Uruguay will have to at least make the final and play Germany there if Forlan and Sneijder want to win the ballon d'or.
Messi has a great season behind him and only an individual who wins the World Cup or at least plays the fina can take it away from Messi.
Forlan won Europa League and was brilliant there. Sneijder won the treble and was great in CL.
Actually, Sneijder can win the ballon d'or only by making it to the WC final, but in Forlan's case I'm afraid Uruguay will have to win this whole thing if he wants to have a chance. EL trophy isn't rated too high.