Arsenal Ladies striker Kelly Smith is on a shortlist of five names for the coveted 2008 FIFA Women s World Player award. The Gunners star is up against German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer and her compatriot Birgit Prinz, and Brazil duo Cristiane and Marta. T

Arsenal Ladies striker Kelly Smith is on a shortlist of five names for the coveted 2008 FIFA Women's World Player award.

The Gunners star is up against German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer and her compatriot Birgit Prinz, and Brazil duo Cristiane and Marta. The winner will be announced in Zurich on January 12.