Ballon d’Or: Power Ranking the 23 Finalists
By Jacob Rude
Aug 6, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (middle) and defenseman Philipp Lahm (left) walk onto the pitch before the 2014 MLS All Star Game at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
The Non-Contenders
It’s cool you’re here, but don’t expect anything
23. Javier Mascherno, Argentina, FC Barcelona
22. Thibaut Courtois, Belgium, Atletico Madrid
21. Karim Benzema, France, Real Madrid
20. Paul Pogba, France, Juventus
19. Sergio Ramos, Spain, Real Madrid
18. Toni Kroos, Germany, FC Bayern/Real Madrid
17. Philipp Lahm, Germany, FC Bayern
16. Eden Hazard, Belgium, Chelsea
15. Diego Costa, Spain, Atletico Madrid/Chelsea
14. Mario Gotze, Germany, FC Bayern
13. Andres Iniesta, Spain, FC Barcelona
12. Angel Di Maria, Argentina, Real Madrid/Manchester United
11. Bastian Schweinsteiger, Germany, FC Bayern