FIFA Best Player 2018: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mo Salah, Kylian Mbappe and other contenders

Harry Kane (Tottenham and England): England's youngest World Cup captain was the top scorer in Russia with six goals. He led England to the semifinals. Kane was the second best striker in the PL with 30 goals for Tottenham Hostpur. Kane is one of the very best strikers in the world right now. (Image: Reuters)

Lionel Messi (Barcelona and Argentina): He may not have had the best of World Cups but Lionel Messi still remains one of the best. He scored 45 goals for Barcelona this season winning the La Liga and King's Cup. (Image: PTI)

Luka Modric (Real Madrid and Croatia): One of the best midfielders of this age, Modric led his team to the FIFA World Cup 2018 final. He was the best player winning the Golden Ball. He also won the Champions League with Real Madrid this season. (AFP)

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool and Egypt): The Premier League top scorer looks one of the strongest candidates. Salah scored 44 goals for Liverpool in a fantastic debut season. He also led Egypt to World Cup qualification. However, Salah had a poor World Cup and missed his team's opener against Uruguay. (Image: AFP)

Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid and France): It was not a easy season for Antoine Griezmann. However, he ended it with winning the World Cup with France and the Europa League with Atletico Madrid. Griezmann scored 29 goals for Atleti last season. He was the best player in the World Cup final, scoring a goal and sending in a free kick that resulted in an own goal. (Image: AFP)

Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain and France):  The young player is the talk of the town these days. The 19-year-old became a World Cup and Ligue 1 winner this season. He is already being is called the next GOAT. (Reuters)

Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid and Portugal): Ronaldo is 33 but he is getting better at age. He was truly sensational for Real Madrid for the last season leading them to the Champions League title. He scored 44 goals in 44 matches for the club before switching to Juventus. Ronaldo also scored four goals in four matches at the FIFA World Cup 2018 for Portugal. (Image: AFP)

Eden Hazard (Chelsea and Belgium): Eden Hazard led Belgium to their best ever FIFA World Cup finish. He also scored 17 goals for Chelsea in a difficult season. He may head for Barcelona or Real Madrid before the start of the next season. (Image: AFP)

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City and Belgium): He is the heart and soul Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. He also helped Belgium finish third at the FIFA World Cup 2018. He is currently one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. (Image: Reuters)

Raphael Varane (Real Madrid and France): Raphale Varane is the only defender in the list. However, when it comes to winning trophies there is no one better. Varane won the Champions League and FIFA World Cup 2018 this season. He is one of the most understated players in the world. (Image: Reuters)