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Four Bayern Munich Players Shortlisted For 2016 Ballon D’Or

By Kiran Thakare

Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski (L) and Bayern Munich's Chilian midfielder Arturo Vidal react ahead of a team photo presentation of the German first division Bundesliga team FC Bayern Munich at the club area in Munich, southern Germany, on August 10, 2016. / AFP / CHRISTOF STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images)
Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski (L) and Bayern Munich's Chilian midfielder Arturo Vidal react ahead of a team photo presentation of the German first division Bundesliga team FC Bayern Munich at the club area in Munich, southern Germany, on August 10, 2016. / AFP / CHRISTOF STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Bayern Munich have four players in the 30 man shortlist for the prestigious Ballon D’Or award for performances in 2016.

The four players nominated for Bayern Munich are Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller, Robert Lewandowski and Arturo Vidal. France Football announced their complete shortlist on Monday.

Bayern had a mixed season last year. The Bavarians were able to retain the Bundesliga title for the fourth consecutive time. They also won the DFB Pokal cup, while lost the DFL Supercup game against Borussia Dortmund. In Champions League, Bayern reached till semifinal after losing it against Athletico Madrid.

Manuel Neuer had yet another good season with the German Champions. He also reached

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Manuel Neuer (L) and Thomas Mueller (R) of Germany celebrate their team’s 1-0 win in the UEFA EURO 2016 Group C match between Northern Ireland and Germany at Parc des Princes on June 21, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Manuel Neuer (L) and Thomas Mueller (R) of Germany celebrate their team’s 1-0 win in the UEFA EURO 2016 Group C match between Northern Ireland and Germany at Parc des Princes on June 21, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) /

semifinals of Euros 2016 with Germany which were held in France. He was able to keep 20 cleansheets for his team in the lleague. Neuer pulled off some brilliant saves throughout the season proving that he is one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

Thomas Muller delivered yet another efficient year for both club and country. He had similar teamachievements as Neuer on club and country level. Muller grabbed 32 goals in 49 games across all competitions for Bayern.  He also contributed 5 goals in 13 appearences for Germany. Muller remains the main man for Germany and Bayern Munich.

Robert Lewandowski has started this season the way he had left last one. The Polish striker is among the best strikers in the world as he scored a staggering 42 goals in 51 games for Bayern. He rounded off an impressive year with good performance with Poland at Euros. His team was able to reach till quarterfinal where they lost to Portugal in a penalty shootout.

Arturo Vidal moved to Bayern Munich last summer from Juventus. The box to box midfielder was able to win silverware with Bayern in first season. He delivered impressive displays for the German Champions throughout the season. Vidal inspiring performances for Chile helped them to win Copa America Centenario.

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This wis a brief profile of each player based on their performances last season which helped them in getting a name in the 30 man shortlist. The winner of the award will be declared on 9th January 2017.

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