Ballon d'Or 2018 race updates: Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Modric, Rakitic, Mbappe, Varane - who wins it?

July 13, 2018 By Angela Asante

The 2018 Ballon d'Or race is getting tighter and tighter. Who are the top candidates and who is leading the pack to land the award?

Cristiano Ronaldo looked like the clear favorite after scooping the UEFA Champions League crown. However, proceedings in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final could alter the decisions of the panel of journalists. Who will win the 2018 Ballon d'Or? We'll outline who we think the favorite candidates will be for this prestigious individual prize. For starters, here are 10 players who had great 2017-18 seasons, having won top trophies with the clubs. Cristiano Ronaldo (Champions League)

Harry Kane (Top EPL Scorer)

Ivan Rakitić (La Liga and Copa del Rey)

Kylian Mbappe (Ligue 1, Coupe de France, FIFA World Cup)

Lionel Messi (Top La Liga Scorer, La Liga and Copa del Rey)

Luka Modric (Champions League)

Mario Mandžukić (Serie A and Coppa Italia)

Mohamed Salah (Top EPL Scorer)

Raphaël Varane (Champions League, FIFA World Cup)

Antoine Griezmann (UEFA Europa League winner, FIFA World Cup)

Samuel Umtiti (La Liga, Copa del Rey)

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