Ballon d'Or 2019: Four players to miss out on this year's shortlist

France Football released a list of 30 minees to be included in  Ballon d'Or 2019 shortlist. It looks like this year it will be a two-way battle between Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk and Barcelona's Lionel Messi. Juventus forward Cristia Ronaldo is also expected to give duo some competition but is unlikely to win award. We have compiled a list of four players who should have arguably been included in Ballon d'Or 2019 shortlist.          

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#4 Andy Robertson

Liverpool left-back was driving force for Jurgen Klopp's side from back last season. He registered a total of 13 assists across Premier League and UEFA Champions League in 2018/19. Andy Robertson was solid at back as he helped Liverpool lift UCL trophy after a long time. 

#3 Harry Kane

Tottenham Hotspur and England striker - Harry Kane - has been a pivotal point in attack for rth London outfit ever since bursting onto Premier League scene five years back. He played a crucial role in Tottenham's run to UEFA Champions League final last season. Harry Kane scored 22 goals and registered five assists for Spurs and deserved a mention in Ballon d'Or 2019 shortlist.  

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#2 Luis Suarez

32-year old Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez didn't have greatest season for Barcelona last year. However, Barcelona forward still mand to score 22 goals and record 9 assists over 2018/19 season. Should he have also been included in 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist?

#1 Neymar

PSG star Neymar was embroiled in a transfer tug-of-war between Parisians and former employers Barcelona in recent summer transfer window. Despite suffering from injuries throughout 2018/19 season, Brazil's Neymar scored 20 goals and assisted a furr nine goals for PSG. In just 11 appearances this season, Neymar has already tched up nine goals and two assists. Should he have been part of 30-man Ballon d'Or 2019 shortlist?

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