For the third year running, Chelsea have five players on the FIFA World Player of the Year shortlist.

John Terry, Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and Michael Ballack have all been shortlisted for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.

Voting is undertaken by the coach and captain of each country's side, with individuals not allowed to vote for players from their own nation.

It means that not only are Terry, Drogba and Ballack nominated, they also have the responsibility of placing a vote.

FIFA will announce the names of the final three at the beginning of December and the winner will be revealed in Zurich on December 21.

The best placing achieved by a Chelsea player came in 2005 when Lampard finished second, while Drogba was fourth two years later.

Boss Ancelotti added: "I am happy because this means that I have on my hands very good players and a very good team, and I hope that one of these five can win. It will be difficult, but I am hopeful."