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#3 Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
He was unlucky to miss out on the 2015 Ballon d'Or, when he finished behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in third place, after playing a starring role in Germany's 2014 World Cup win in Brazil.
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Neuer possesses great shot-stopping abilities, concentration, speed, and footwork. He is one of the best "sweeper-keepers" is world football right now, and is a great leader for Bayern Munich and the German national team. Again, this year, Manuel Neuer has been named in the 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist.
He won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich last season, and reached the quarter-finals of UEFA Champions League. He also played a key role in Germany's unbeaten 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, allowing only 4 goals in 10 games, deserving a shot at one of football's most coveted awards.
