VVD is winning. Trust me on this one.
Messi was monstrous in 2017-18: 54 games 45 goals and he came 5th. He was more monstrous in 2018-19: 50 games 51 goals but unlike in 17-18 season he 'only' bagged La liga. Added to Argentina shitting the bed once again internationally, he doesn't have a prayer.
We know he is the best player in the world and at least on 'Mount Rushmore' of Great footballer if you don't believe he is the GOAT but he is not adding to his 5 this year