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#1 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi finished 5th in recent Ballon d'Or despite having a scintillating season having won the La Liga and the Pichichi. He has a point to prove to himself and everyone else and after a great start to the season is the current favourite to win Ballon d'Or. There are not many footballers that can single-handedly win a match but Messi is at the top of that pile. Barcelona is one of the strongest sides in Europe and is favourite to win La Liga despite there recent struggles. A good performance in the Champions League can help Messi to win the award.
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If Messi returns to Argentina duty and can lead them to an unlikely Copa America win and his 1st international trophy, he would surely win a record 6th Ballon d'Or. It won't be easy as Argentina have to overcome teams like Brazil, Uruguay, Chile which are considered as powerhouses in the football world.
Matches Played: 32
Goals: 33
Assists: 15
