Spanish international Xavi was one of the absolute key man in Barcelona's extremely successful year and the playmaker played a big part in his team's six prizes. Xavi is confident that Barcelona will stay modest though and that hard work will be the key to more success.

"It will be an unbelievable joy for all five players here if they win. I am overjoyed to be among the five nominees and I hope I win," was Xavi quoted as saying on a press conference.

"Six titles in one season can’t be repeated. Winning the Champions League was Barcelona's biggest success. Nevertheless, our first win in the Club World Cup was also big and I am very happy that we’ve won this prize now.

"I think it’s a matter of not losing our modesty and continue to work hard. We had to work hard to win all this prizes in the past, but we will try to repeat our success. We are competitive and have a competitive group. We have to keep working hard and stay modest if we are to equal our success," continued the midfielder.

The Barcelona youth academy product also took the time to discuss why the Spanish titleholders are so successful, despite their lack of a physical presence on the pitch.

"Luckily football is more about talent than about energy and power. Talent will always surpass force in football and this is for the good of the game. Of course football’s physical, but we have the advantage of talent prevailing force at Barcelona.

"I can think of a lot of people to dedicate the Player of the Year award to if I win the award. I could dedicate it to all our fans and to the Barcelona youth academy. Of course to my team mates and to my family. They've always stood unconditionally at our side."