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#1 Neymar Jr - Paris Saint-Germain:
The poster boy of world football, Neymar Jr tops this list. The Brazilian finished third in the latest edition of the accolade this term, having joined the Ligue 1 giants for a world-record £198m from Barcelona this past summer.
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When on form, Neymar is simply a joy to watch.
The 25-year-old was reportedly unsettled at Barcelona towards the end of his tenure in Spain, despite flourishing in a team alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Súarez.
Some of the game's legends have all tipped him to achieve legendary status before he eventually hangs up his boots, including Xavi, Ronaldinho, Zico, Ronaldo and Pele.
Pele himself has previously said that Messi isn't better than Neymar, who was only 20 at the time and explained why his decision to join PSG was a good one.
Having captained his side to Olympic gold last summer, his wide range of qualities sets him apart from other players aspiring to be the world's best. Dribbling, acceleration, intelligent movement and finishing all help combine to make him the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or in future years to come.
