Hmm, this is difficult question. Let's see my list:
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Ronaldo-
Messi-
NeymarFailed at UCL and WC so a big no.
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van Dijk, potential UCL winnerA defender.
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Modric, WC runner up-
Hazard, WC 3rd pos, good EPL statsNo trophies
- Mbappe, WC & Ligue 1 winner, Ligue 1 top goalscorer
- Salah, EPL top goalscorer & potential UCL winner
So between these two strikers, I would recommend
Mbappe World cup was last year, it has nothing to do with this year's winner.
The only competition that will be looked at is the Champion's League and maybe the Copa America.
So the winner should be from a top team or a player who has been way better than the others.
Messi is the Soulier d'Or, he won La Liga and went in the semis in the CL.
He's the clear favorite.
Behind him, it should be between Ronaldo, Mbappe, Van Dijck, Hazard (who could win the Europa League), Salah. I also believe someone like De Ligt (best player in the Dutch League) should be close. Same for Mane.