With Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi having dominated the Ballon d'Or since 2009, online publication Squawka had a look at some footballers who could take over the mantle from the two superstars and lift the prestigious accolade one day.
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The last player, other than the Argentine or the Portuguese, to win France Football's big prize was Brazilian midfielder Kaka, and Squawka decided to have a look at other footballers could one day claim the accolade.
Winger Gareth Bale is seen has Ronaldo's heir to the throne at Los Blancos, and has proved he can be called upon when needed. The former Tottenham Hotspur star has already won the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup with the Spanish giants, while many will also remember his match-winning displays for Wales in the European Championship.
Manchester United's world-record signing and France midfielder Paul Pogba may be only 23 years old, but he has already announced his intention to win the award in at least once in his career. With his consistently impressive performances with Juventus earning him the massive move to Old Trafford this season, many expect him to only get better with age.
Many believe that Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be a future Ballon d'Or winner. The African has been Borussia Dortmund's top striker for the past three seasons, and many expect him to move on to a bigger club in the near future.
FC Barcelona winger Neymar is another youngster expected to win at least one Ballon d'Or trophy in the near future. The Brazilian is close to being his country's all-time top goalscorer, and has really come into his own since moving to Spain.
Then there is Chile and Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean has shown his quality over the past three seasons, and has also impressed on the international stage. He plays more as a forward these days and has proved he can score and create many goals.
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Others who made the list include Robert Lewandowski, Antoine Griezmann, Kevin De Bruyne, Luis Suarez and Paulo Dybala.
Of these 10 players, who do you think is most likely to win the Ballon d'Or one day? Let us know in the comments section below.
