Ballon d'Or 2017: 5 players who deserve to be nominated but weren't

FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2014
World football's most coveted trophy for individual players

#3 Thomas Lemar (Monaco, France)

AS Monaco v Juventus - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: First Leg
AS Monaco v Juventus - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: First Leg

It was a hugely successful season for Monaco as they beat Paris Saint-Germain to the Ligue 1 title, and lost to Juventus in the Champions League semifinal.

Thomas Lemar was at the heart of Monaco's midfield/wing play throughout the season. He can play anywhere in the midfield (central, left or right).

Arsenal bid a whopping £92 million for him during the summer, but the deal fell through. In 2016/17, Lemar scored 11 times and assisted 14 more from midfield. Still only 21, he is pacy and a good dribbler.

He was called to the French team for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where he scored 2 times and assisted couple more. Given his performances and impact, Lemar's omission from the list came as a surprise to many.

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