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#1 Mohamed Salah
The African Player of the Year 2017 has been a revelation since his move to Anfield. Widely known as The Pharaoh, Salah led his national team through the World Cup qualifications for the first time in 28 years.
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The former Chelsea man won the PFA Player of the Year last season as he emerged as the league's top scorer with 32 goals.
He also played a vital part in Liverpool's impressive run to the final of Europe's elite club competition, scoring ten goals and making four assists in the process.
The King of Egypt emerged as Liverpool's unlikely leader last season due to his tendency to shine in the big games.
He also won the Champions League's Player of the Week award on three occasions along with three Player of the Month accolades in the Premier League - the most for any player in a single season.
Salah is considered one of the greatest threats to the Ronaldo/Messi duopoly over the Ballon d'Or, and a good time in Russia might put him in the driving seat to win the prestigious award.
