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#28 Hugo Lloris
The French Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris who plies his trade with Tottenham Hotspur is also part of the Ballon d’Or 2018 nominations. He is presently valued at 27 million pounds. Hugo Lloris have had his share of personal problems and has been under the scanner of the media for some time.
The Frenchman, who is considered one of the best custodians at the present moment, is presently the captain at the Spurs. He deserves recognition as one among the best 30 players at the moment, though not a serious contender for the final 3 man shortlist.
#27 Diego Godín
The Uruguay Centre-back, playing with Atletico Madrid, is valued at 31.5 million pounds. His nomination into the 30-man shortlist of Ballon d’Or 2018 is refreshing considering the lack of popularity and awards, the defenders enjoy worldwide.
At 32, Diego Godin is at the peak of his career but has taken himself out of the race for Ballon d’Or 2018 trophy. He places his Atletico Madrid teammate to win the Ballon d'or this year. (Source - Ballon d’Or 2018: 16 Footballers pick their winner).
#26 Karim Benzema
Real Madrid centre-forward, who previously played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo was a surprise nomination for Ballon d’Or 2018 shortlist. He is presently valued at 36 million pounds and is one among the 7 French nationals appearing in the list.
Having had a hard time at Real Madrid with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo gone, it is expected that Benzema will have to step into bigger shoes and produce results.
#25 Sergio Ramos
Another player from the Real Madrid Roster and Ramos is their trusted centre-back. The Spanish footballer is presently valued at 40.5 million pounds and is at No. 25 among the list of 30-man shortlist for Ballon d’Or 2018 in terms of transfer market value.
Sergio Ramos has openly come up and has supported his Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric to win the Ballon d’Or 2018 trophy. Realistically speaking, most fans don't expect him to make the Final 3 man shortlist after the disastrous World Cup for Spain national team of which he was a part of.
