It is never too soon to start looking ahead. While the 2014 Ballon d'Or may only have been awarded on Monday, that just means that the race is already underway for the 2015 award.
The usual suspects (Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi) will surely expect to be in the mix once again for the primary individual prize in the sport, but there are plenty of other players who believe they have both the talent and the determination required to contend for the accolade.
The voting process has seemed to change in recent years, with tangible team success—at club and/or international level—perhaps no longer the priority it once was. Individual (often goalscoring) exploits now tend to attract greater attention from the various voters.
With no real international tournament of note to worry about in 2015 though (sorry, Copa America and Africa Cup of Nations supporters, but they are unlikely to resonate with voters), that is less of a concern. Club exploits are likely to be the primary criteria for any Ballon d'Or hopefuls looking to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo over the next 12 months.
Source http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2321910-ballon-dor-30-candidates-to-be-crowned-worlds-best-for-2015
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