#1 Neymar Jr. (Forward)
Neymar is surely unlucky to feature in this list. The Brazilian has proved himself beyond doubt as being one of world football's most talented as well as most sought-after performers in recent history. If he wasn't already doing enough, the forward made headlines around the world following his absolutely mental £222M move from Barcelona to PSG. Neymar continued his good form in PSG and kept on scoring just like he did in the Barcelona jersey. He had pace, skill, assists and goals in abundance and his current form was enough for him to deserve a place in the TOTY. But alas, the perseverance of Kane, Ronaldo and Messi proved a little too much in the end and Neymar missed out on a spot by the tiniest of margins.
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