World Player of the Year

 

The list of contenders for FIFA World Men's Player of the Year : Agüero, Bale, Buffon, Ronaldo, De Bruyne, Griezmann, Ibrahimovic, Iniesta, Kanté, Kroos, Lewandowski, Mahrez, Messi, Modric, Neuer, Neymar, Özil, Payet, Pogba, Ramos, Alexis Sánchez, Suarez, Vardy.

Out of this list it would be shocking if the award didn’t go to Messi or Ronaldo but here’s a list of 5 other possible winners who also deserve it.

Neymar : The Brazilian striker has lived up to his reputation time and time again executing his role to perfection for the 'Blaugrana' side.

Suárez - The Uruguayan striker combines seamlessly with Neymar and Messi to form an intimidating trident up top for Barcelona ensuring that they didn’t lose too many games.

Griezmann - Leading the attack of rising stars of European football, Atlético de Madrid, he has proven with aplomb that he is out to play with the big boys and should be considered one of the greats.

Modric : Lukas Modric has been the fabric that held Real Madrid together this year with his surgical approach to his passing and defending the team’s possession throughout the season.

Vardy - He seems like a dark horse but who doesn’t like and underdog? He led an underrated Leicester to the pinnacle of domestic club football by ensuring his side won the