5 players who could win a Ballon d'Or if it wasn't for goal scoring

#2 SERGIO RAMOS:

Sergio Ramos is also called as the "late goal specialist".

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The above-mentioned expression is enough to define the Galacticos' captain fantastic, Sergio Ramos. There is a saying among the football fans that, need a late goal? Call Ramos, maybe. Well, Ramos has surely earned that over time with his sheer consistency.

Sergio Ramos has traveled a long way from being merely labeled as a reckless defender to a classy, sensible leader and an anchor of the defence. The Spaniard has a record 8 appearances in the FIFA FIFPro XI for a defender. He also has appeared in the UEFA Team Of The Season seven times. The list doesn't end here as Ramos has also been named La Liga's Best Defender a record four times.

Ramos is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation and it was under his captaincy that Real Madrid lifted their 33rd La Liga Trophy after years of Barca dominance.

For a centre-back, Ramos has shown incredible goal scoring instincts. Though he holds the record for the most red cards in La Liga, the Galacticos captain is also the first defender to score in 14 straight La Liga seasons. He has several times played the role of a right-back and a defensive midfielder as well.

The number of trophies and accolades possessed by the 31-year-old is unimaginable. He has won 4 x La Liga, 3 x Copa del Rey, 3 x Spanish Super Cup, 3 x UEFA Champions League, 3 x UEFA Super Cup and 3 x FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid. While with Spain he has won 1 FIFA World Cup, 2 x Euros and 1 Euro U19 Championship.

Sergio Ramos' versatility has earned him spots in the Ballon d'Or Top 23 list on many occasions. As per the recent 2017 Ballon d'Or rankings, Sergio Ramos stands 6th and is the only defender in the Top-20.

With his impressive aerial abilities, strength, speed and leadership skills, Sergio Ramos is truly a favorite for the Ballon d'Or if it wasn't about the number of goals scored.