Manuel Neuer is in line to add a Ballon D'Or trophy to the World Cup winner's medal he won with Germany in July.
Unfortunatelty for the Bayern Munich netminder he is up against last year's winner and odds on favourite to defend his World Player of the Year crown, Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Real Madrid attacker and Barcelona's Lionel Messi have been shortlisted with Neuer for the 2014 award.
Former Manchester United forward Ronaldo claimed the prize last year to end Messi's three year run as winner.
This year has seen Neuer win the German league and cup with Bayern Munich, as well as football's ultimate prize after defeating Argentina with Germany in the final in Brazil.
