Top 5 Premier League players who can be Ballon d'Or candidates in 2014

4. Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero

The decline of the red half of Manchester post Sir Alex Ferguson has fatefully happened when the blue-half of Manchester has exhibited its intentions of establishing domination in Europe. Manchester City are clear favorites for the title in England and it is not uncommon to hear it being said that they will start as favorites in the Champions League knockout fixture against a Barcelona side that till very recently was Europe’s best. That set of fixtures, also including Bayern Munich versus Arsenal, will give us a clear indication where the Premier League stands vis-a-vis Europe’s best.

The ace in Manchester City’s pocket in these contests will be Messi’s compatriot Sergio Aguero who is staking his claim to be the best striker in the world. Aguero’s strength lies in his predatory skills, his tactical awareness, positioning and a sublime touch to match. He has a magnificent mid-field behind him to provide him ample service and that will allow him to garner those big numbers that have characterized recent winners.

Ronaldo set a rather exaggerated marker this time. Aguero has 13 goals and 4 assists to his name in 15 Premier League appearances whereas he has smashed in 6 goals in 5 Champions League fixtures also assisting another 2 goals. He has a great chance to establish his name as one of the top-top players of the world this calendar year with the Champions League as well through the massive stage that the World Cup is.