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'He's proven himself but for the Ballon d'Or I think Messi': Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher does not believe Virgil van Dijk will be named world's best player despite incredible season Jamie Carragher believes Virgil van Dijk won't win the Ballon d'Or this year Van Dijk enjoyed excellent season and helped Liverpool win Champions League  Carragher feels Barcelona star Lionel Messi will win the prestigious prize 

By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline

Published: 10:43 BST, 10 June 2019 | Updated: 10:46 BST, 10 June 2019

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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Virgil van Dijk will miss out on winning the Ballon d'Or despite enjoying an incredible season. 

Van Dijk was outstanding as he helped Liverpool win the Champions League, while his side also finished one point behind Premier League winners Manchester City. 

The 27-year-old has now been installed as the bookmaker's favourite to be crowned the best player in the world, but Carragher is adamant that Barcelona star Lionel Messi will win the prestigious prize. 

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk won't win the Ballon d'Or

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk won't win the Ballon d'Or

Van Dijk has had an excellent season but Carragher says centre-backs are unlikely to win

Van Dijk has had an excellent season but Carragher says centre-backs are unlikely to win

Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said: 'I saw he's gone ahead of Messi in the betting. I'd be thinking

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