Ballon d'Or Power Ranking: January 2019

#8 Marco Reus

Marco Reus, when uninjured is one of the best that Die Mannschaft has to offer. As Dortmund continue their dream run in the league, Reus is leading from the front whilst firmly in control.

Reus put on impressive showings against Freiburg, Schalke, Werder Bremen and Borussia Monchengladbach and scored thrice whilst also picking up an assist. He was recently named the Best German player of 2018.

With 11 goals and 7 assists for Dortmund this term, one simply cannot understate his importance in the side. The Yellow Wall must be thanking the stars as Reus continues to enjoy a healthy run- something which has been a rarity in his career so far.

Reus' never-give-up attitude seems to have rubbed off on the youngsters around him and with Captain Fantastic marshalling the troops, this could very well go on to be Dortmund's year in the Bundesliga.

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