12. Arjen Robben, Bayern Munich and Netherlands – 7.78
Hardly a surprise to see this winger included with Robben likely to make the final three in this year’s award show.
11. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paris Saint-Germain and Sweden – 7.80
Missed out on World Cup action, but at 33-years-old this striker just seems to get better with age and is still among the best players in the world.
10. Robert Lewandowski, Borussia Dortmund/Bayern Munich and Poland – 7.81
Controversially made the free transfer from Dortmund to rivals Bayern over the summer, but his absence from the official list is something of a surprise after his brilliant goalscoring form.
9. Eden Hazard, Chelsea and Belgium – 7.81
Has made the cut for the trophy that the 23-year-old is so desperate to win one day and his form for the West Londoners suggests this is likely to happen in the not so distant future.