50 Players Who Will Dominate World Football In 2016

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3. Neymar (Barcelona)

The original question marks over Neymar's big-money move to Barcelona seem a thing of the past now. So comfortably has the Brazilian forward adapted to European football, it seems ridiculous that there was ever any doubt in the first place. Neymar's crucial role in Barcelona's treble-winning season of 2014/15 has earned him a place on the final Ballon d'Or shortlist; he scored in both the Copa del Rey and Champions League finals, and performing at a very high level throughout the year. His value, both domestically and internationally, has also been proven by his talismanic status in Brazil. A highly successful 2016 beckons for the 23 year old, a key member of the most fearsome strike-force in the world.