#2 Africa - Mo Salah (Egypt)
The easiest decision of all and no beating around the bush - it's Mohamed Salah. Arguably one of the best players in the world right now, Salah has taken the football industry by storm. Rising to limelight during his period at FC Roma, his move to Liverpool last year has changed his life forever.
With 32 goals in 36 games for Liverpool in the Premier League, Salah has been instrumental for the national side and single-handedly took Egypt to the FIFA World Cup. Ousting the likes of Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah is in his prime, and it's a matter of when, and not if, the Egyptian reaches the pinnacle and wins the coveted Ballon d'Or.
Edited by Shambhu Ajith