Ballon d'Or 2015 : Focus on the 3 finalists!
by Constance Rigot | by Constance Rigot
A trio of finalists from La Liga
It is without surprise that Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Léo Messi have been chosen as the finalists by voters. Will the Portuguese succeed again? Will the young Brazilian spoil the party? Will Messi win his 5th trophy? The focus is on the three best players in the world.
Cristiano Ronaldo
With 59 goals in the period concerning the vote, the Portuguese has once again shown incredible form in fornt of goal. Add to that his 15 assists et and you can understand why the native of Funchal is again on the podium. He became the best goalscorer in Champions League history and was one of the authors of Portugal’s qualification for Euro 2016. Only drawback, no title for him this year.
Neymar Junior
Winner of La Liga, Coupe du Roi, Champions League, Supercup and the Club World Cup, there is little to add to his achievements. Around 41 goals between 22nd November 2014 and the 20th November 2015, the Brazilian has proved he is a finisher throughout the seaon. The 15 assists on his watch add to the image that he has become one of the most influential footballers in Europe. The only snag to his 2015 was his country’s bad turn out for Brazil in the Copa America, concluded by an exit at the Quarter-Finals.
Lionel Messi
The Argentine prodigy has just about cleaned out in 2015. Liga, Coupe du Roi, Champions League, Club World Cup, Supercup all have been won. Chosen as the best player in Europe by UEFA and the best footballer in the world at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. La Pulga has once again obtained an incredible record of 55 goals scored and 16 during the period of voting. More than effective, Messi has entertained football lovers with his skills and incredible goals. Also Messi has been missing for some of the voting period...
Sportytrader’s Favourite
For the record, there is no doubt that the 60th Ballon d’or will go to Lionel Messi. ! Decisive with his goals and assists, influential on the pitch, magnificent to watch and always surprising, the Argentinian has demonstrated that he has developed to become the best player the world has witnessed. More titles than Cristiano who has not won anything this year, he is perfectly placed to once again take Barca towards the summit.
