10 Players You Forgot Were Nominated For Ballon d'Or

6. Luis Garcia (Liverpool) - 2005

''Was it over the line? It is a question to which everyone wants to know the answer. I should ask for a penny every time someone asks me that! I can be anywhere and everywhere int he world and someone will ask, 'Was it a goal?' For me, it was and the referee gave it. I remember the feeling of hitting ball and when I saw the bounce going up, I turned away and celebrated. I started doubting for a moment because for two seconds, none of my team-mates were close to me and I started thinking, 'Oh my goodness, maybe it wasn't a goal'. But then I turned round and saw the referee and linesman running back into position and I just started screaming.'' - Luis Garcia on his infamous 'ghost' goal in the 2005 Champions League semi-final against Chelsea, April 2014.

Loved for his long-range sizzling strikes and penchant for the unpredictable, Spanish midfield Luis Garcia was certainly a cult hero at Anfield during his three seasons at the club. However, was the tricky winger really deserving of the company of the likes of Ronaldinho, Paolo Maldini and Kaka in the Ballon d€™Or ranking in 2005. Following his high-profile strikes against Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus and Chelsea which spurred the Reds towards their Champions League final, it was hard to keep Garcia off the back pages during his debut season in England, and his exploits were rewarded with his shortlisting. He also received a solitary vote, which is more than can be said for the likes of fellow nominees Fabio Cannavaro, Xavi and Andrea Pirlo.