Juventus and former Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or.
The 32-year-old helped his nation to reach the World Cup final this summer, scoring in both the semi-final and the final.
He announced his retirement from international football after the tournament, having scored 33 goals in 89 caps.
Last season he helped Juve to win both Serie A and the Coppa Italia, and this season he has four goals and two assists in seven league appearances.
Juventus and former Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or.
The 32-year-old helped his nation to reach the World Cup final this summer, scoring in both the semi-final and the final.
He announced his retirement from international football after the tournament, having scored 33 goals in 89 caps.
Last season he helped Juve to win both Serie A and the Coppa Italia, and this season he has four goals and two assists in seven league appearances.
His form over 2018 has been rewarded by France Football, who have nominated him for the Ballon d’Or alongside Juventus teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ballon d’Or nominees:
Sergio Agüero (ARG / Manchester City), Alisson (BRE / Liverpool), Gareth Bale (GAL / Real Madrid), Karim Benzema (FRA / Real Madrid), Edinson Cavani (URU / PSG), Thibaut Courtois (BEL / Chelsea), Cristiano Ronaldo (POR / Juventus), Kevin De Bruyne (BEL / Manchester City), Roberto Firmino (BRE / Liverpool), Diego Godin (URU / Atlético Madrid), Antoine Griezmann (FRA / Atlético Madrid), Eden Hazard (BEL / Chelsea), Isco (ESP / Real Madrid), Harry Kane (ANG / Tottenham), N’Golo Kanté (FRA / Chelsea), Hugo Lloris (FRA / Tottenham), Mario Mandzukic (CRO / Juventus), Sadio Mané (SEN / Liverpool), Marcelo (BRE / Real Madrid), Kylian Mbappé (FRA / Paris Saint-Germain), Lionel Messi (ARG / FC Barcelona), Luka Modric (CRO / Real Madrid), Neymar (BRE / Paris Saint-Germain), Jan Oblak (SLO / Atlético Madrid), Paul Pogba (FRA / Manchester United), Ivan Rakitic (CRO / Barcelona), Mohamed Salah (EGY / Liverpool), Sergio Ramos (ESP / Real Madrid), Luis Suarez (URU / Barcelona), Raphaël Varane (FRA / Real Madrid)