Luis Diaz tipped for Ballon d'Or as former Liverpool star 'in top five' after transfer exit

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Luis Diaz has been thriving in Germany since swapping Liverpool for Bayern Munich, and one teammate believes the World Cup could thrust him into Ballon d'Or contentionFormer Liverpool star Luis Diaz has been tipped with a chance of winning the Ballon d'Or. He will be playing alongside Diaz this summer, and thinks his teammate could be in with a shot."Luis Díaz for the Ballon d'Or?" Rodriguez pondered, per DSports (via iMiaSanMia).

"Of course, why not?"For me he's currently in the top 5, he's had a unique season. If they were to underperform at the World Cup, Diaz would perhaps see his stock rise.Of course, it's still a long shot from Rodriguez (although he's known for success in that particular department at World Cups).

But the fact it's even up for discusssion is testament to Diaz's season.Diaz with Michael Olise, one of the favorites for the Ballon d'Or ahead of the World Cup. There's no doubt that Diaz will have plenty of Liverpool fans rooting for him to do well — and perhaps even play himself into Ballon d'Or contention.