The glitziest night on the football calendar will take place in Zurich on Monday, with Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Neymar vying for the main Ballon d'Or award alongside the current holder, Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
It’s an evening that honours individual feats of brilliance throughout the previous calendar year, with all of the aforementioned trio having enjoyed a remarkable 2015. Aside from the coveted men’s gong, there’s be an award for the best women’s player, the Coach of the Year and the Puskas Award for the finest goal of 2015.
Here’s a full look at the contenders in each section, the viewing details for the ceremony and a closer examination of the likely winners for the two main awards.