FIFA annouced aerlier today day Messi, Ronalod and Neymar ane the final three contenders for the next Ballon D'OR.

The last seven years of this award have been dominated by Messi and Ronaldo who have won it 4 and 3 times respectively.

Popular ex-dutch international, Edgar Davids, had some amazing words to describe the situation and quality of these three players shortlisted as final three. Here are his words;

Messi has a God-given talent which sets him apart from the others". "Messi is just an anomaly, he can dribble, he can score, he can pass, he has the vision, he understands the game…

"Ronaldo is just an athlete. He works so hard and back to back, he is always there.

"But if you work hard can you be like Messi? No, that's impossible. "Can you be like Ronaldo? Yes, to a certain extent."

When Asked if Neymar was ready to replace Messi and Ronaldo in the future Ballons d'Or to be at the pinnacle of world football, Davids added: "No, he is not ready, (but) he is almost there."

Who do you think is the favourite to win it come January, 2016. What do you think about Edgar Davids opinion on the players in question?

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