AMR: Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
Absolutely bizarre for one of the best players in the world, Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus has also been left out of the Ballon d’Or reckoning.
AML: David Silva (Manchester City)
Each player seems to get more staggering, and David Silva may be one of the strangest of the lot, with the Manchester City midfielder regularly one of the best players in the world in his position.
AMC: Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
Not everyone’s cup of tea, but Arsenal star Mesut Ozil is another big name who does the business for a top club and deserves a shot.
FC: Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli)
A great goalscorer who maybe gets it a bit wrong in some big games, Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain is another harsh ommission from the contenders list.
