The Portuguese star can conquer this individual honor for the first time in his career, after winning it with Real Madrid 2013, and Manchester United 2008.

At the same time, Lionel Messi might receive his fifth Ballon D’Or. Even though he did not win any titles last year, he became the top scorer in the Primera Division and Champions League in November.

Neuer, Germany’s talented goalkeeper is in the top 3 to win the Ballon D’Or for the first time.