Messi or Ronaldo? Who is the best player in the world?
This was inevitable the question which has dominated almost every Ballon d’Or event since 2009, and for good reason. Both have been superb, a class above the rest during that time, breaking and setting records at will.
The duo’s dominance has often relegated the third nominee for the award to the background, virtually a supporting role despite their undoubted brilliance; Manuel Neuer and Franck Ribery in recent years.
However, in Neymar, the two have found a competitor who could well give them their toughest challenge yet and claim the top prize.
With 2016 awards set for Zurich tonight, Citi Sports presents you with the stats which might play a part in who carries the famous Golden Ball home
By: Edwn Kwakofi/citifmonline.com/Ghana