Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has been named the world’s best playmaker for the year 2014. The recognition came selected journalists and few experts from the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). Coming right after him is Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi.

The award has been won by a non Barcelona player for the first time in 6 years. Spanish midfielder, Andres Iniesta picked last year’s prize.

Recall that Real Madrid ace, Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid FC were awarded the World’s Best Top Goal Scorer prize for 2014 and the world’s best club for 2014 by the IFFHS.

Top 9 on the list.

1)Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)

2) Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

3) James Rodriguez (Real Madrid)

4) Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)

5) Yaya Toure (Manchester City)

6) Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich)

7) Neymar (Barcelona)

8) Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

9) Ivan Rakitic (Barcelona)