Had Brazil gone all the way in last summer 's World Cup .
Neymar stayed safe from injuries , and the Brazilian star would have probably been in top 3 and eventually even be the top candidate to win this much - acclaimed award .
Had Brazil gone all the way in last summer 's World Cup and Neymar stayed safe from injuries , and the Brazilian star would have probably been in top 3 and eventually even be the top candidate to win this much - acclaimed award .