Luka Modric winning the Ballon d'Or in 2018 broke the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Ballon d'Or dominance over the last 10 years, but will it be for good?
Ronaldo and Messi have both won five apiece, but they are not favourites to lift it again this year as another upset could be pulled by Liverpool and Netherlands star Virgil van Dijk. The defender was recently awarded the UEFA Player of the Year award, beating out the duo.
Goal takes a look at the favourites to win the trophy this December as well as the underdogs to claim the prize.