Ballon d'Or: 3 youngsters who can win it in the near future

#1. Neymar Jr.

Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Group C

Even when he was young, Neymar was touted as the one to break the duopoly of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at individual awards. He hasn't managed to do that but do not let it cloud from the fact that he is still one of world's best at the moment.

2018 was not a good year for the Brazilian as he was sidelined with injuries amidst his Champions League knockout games against Real Madrid. Paris Saint Germain got knocked out soon after and failed at their European dream once again. Neymar's return after his injury was at the World Cup where he was not at his very best.

Yet Neymar Jr. was the one who made Brazil tick although they performed way below the usual expectations. Neymar scored twice, provided a couple of assists and gave two Man of the match performances in the World Cup.

But it seems Neymar has regained his confidence and his form to be back at being World Class after a poor end to the 2017/18 season. He has already scored 15 goals for Paris Saint Germain in all competitions, providing with four Man of the match performances in five appearances at the UEFA Champions League against the likes of Liverpool and Napoli.

It would only be foolish to question the calibre of someone as talented as Neymar. Whether he can make it at the biggest stages remains to be seen. But it is clear that Neymar will be on the podium unless he miraculously deteriorates and injuries come in his way.