George Best said in 2001 that he would've liked to have played with Ruud van Nistelrooy, believing they would've linked up well on the pitch.

In football, no individual award carries more cache than the Ballon d’Or. It’s been handed out every year since 1956 and most of the best to ever do it have won at least one Ballon d’Or.

Last year marked a new era for the Ballon ... best when the ceremony takes place later this year. So, who will it be? Here, Sports Illustrated ranks the top 15 players most likely to win the ...