neuer was selected as germany's number one for the 2010 fifa world cup. the star goalkeeper is considered one of the world’s best goalkeepers as he won the iffhs world’s best goalkeeper from 2013 to 2016. he also won the fifa best goalkeeper award following germany’s victory at the 2014 fifa world cup. in addition, he also finished third behind cristiano ronaldo and lionel messi at the 2014 fifa ballon d’or award.