Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua via Getty Images10. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)Wirtz was instrumental in guiding Bayer Leverkusen to a remarkable Bundesliga title—the first in the club’s history.The 21-year-old scored 11 and assisted 12 in that stunning campaign, providing energy, intelligent movement, and welcome a conduit between defense and attack.He’ll get a good handful of votes, especially from players based in Germany, but he won’t land much closer to the top three. Give him a few years, though, and he could yet take home the award.9. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid, Germany – Retired)It’s perhaps unfortunate that Kroos hasn’t claimed this award in his illustrious career, with his talents being looked over in favor of flashier players.He reached a high of ninth in the voting in 2014, and it’s likely he’ll settle in a similar position in 2024 after a season that brought titles in La Liga, the Champions League, and the Supercopa de España.The Ballon d’Or voting criteria comprises:…
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