Cologne - We are approaching that time of year again when the world's best player is decided, and this season, five Bundesliga players are in with a shout of being named the winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or.

All five play their football for the champions FC Bayern München, and all five have had a 2015 to remember. bundesliga.com takes a look at their achievements in the calendar year so far...

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