Seems like there's an exceptionally large number of worthy players turning 30 around the same time, so I'd imagine the next few years you'd see players from that shortlist be awarded it. Also it's based on sporting achievement and personality, so that'd probably have given Zlatan the edge.
Pretty cool award, you get to have your footprints on the seafront at Monaco next to all the other winners. Think I voted for Xavi, can't really remember.