He also finished fourth in this year’s Ballon d’Or voting, behind Lionel Messi, Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo.
If he helps Liverpool win their first ever Premier League title, then he will surely stand a chance of earning a podium spot next time around.
Messi revealed his admiration for Mane, claiming the Liverpool winger was unfortunate to miss out on the top three after winning the Champions League and finishing runner-up at the African Cup of Nations.
“It’s a shame to see Mane finish in fourth place,” Messi told Canal+.
“But I think there have been a lot of great players this year. That’s why it was difficult to choose a particular player.
