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10 prospects primed to star in 2015

Atletico Madrid's Jose Gimenez, left, has all the makings of a world-class centre-back. Atletico Madrid's Uruguayan defender Jose Maria Gimenez (L) celebrates with Atletico Madrid's Uruguayan defender Diego Godin

With Cristiano Ronaldo recently claiming another Ballon d'Or, pipping his great rival Lionel Messi to the post, it's hard to argue that these two are indeed the world's best right now -- and have been for some while. No doubt they'll both be vying for the award again next year and, if a World Cup winner like Manuel Neuer can't beat them to the prestigious award, it's hard to see who can challenge them.