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Donny van de Beek was one of 30 players short-listed for the 2018-19 Ballon d'Or, awarded to the best male player in the world. The Dutch midfielder was nominated for his performances for Ajax in the 2018-19 season, when they reached the Champions League semi-finals and won the Eredivisie title. Van de Beek was also named in the UEFA Champions League squad of the season.