Kylian Mbappe
The players mentioned have seen their careers take very different routes almost a decade on.
Former Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale has named his pick for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
The former Sporting CP, Man United, Real Madrid and Juventus man was in no doubt when making his choices.
The Croatian put Carlo Ancelotti's side ahead against Girona on Sunday afternoon.