Sergio Aguero is among the nominees for the 2018 Ballon d'Or after the first five players in contention for the award was announced on Monday, per France Football.
The Manchester City striker is joined by Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, who scored twice as a substitute in last season's UEFA Champions League final.
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Liverpool lost the final to Bale and Real Madrid, but Reds goalkeeper Alisson Becker has also been nominated after moving to Anfield from AS Roma back in the summer, in a deal eventually making him the second-most expensive stopper in history.