Zidane described Benzema, who led France to win the UEFA Nations League last week, as an incredible player. Benzema was nominated in the Ballon d' Or 30-an nominees some few days ago.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the players with the highest number of Ballon d'Or awards after winning five titles each. Both stars have been at the top of their games since they gained prominence in world football in 2009 when the Portugal international
Ronaldo and Griezmann were both shortlisted for this year's Ballon d' Or two months ago. Alciato also claimed that Real Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric will win the Ballon d' Or ahead of Ronaldo and Griezmann.
Ighalo, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, believes Benzema has been incredible over the last two years. Recall that Benzema recently won the Ballon d'Or last year.
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Following his incredible performance, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was voted Man of the Match by our fans. Ronaldo won the award with an incredible 85 per cent of the votes, one of the biggest winning margins in history.
Former Brazil striker, Rivaldo, has said Lionel Messi deserves to win a sixth Ballon d'Or. Messi is currently tied with rival Cristiano Ronaldo on five Ballon d'Or but is a big favourite to win it this year.
The Brazilian said, "Both Lionel and Cristiano Ronaldo are incredible players. But I would rate Messi slightly higher. I think because they both played in the same league for Real Madrid and Barcelona, it created an incredible rivalry.
"There are many players on a super level like Haaland and Mbappé, but what Lamine does at his age is incredible. "Lamine Yamal winning the Ballon d'Or? Yes.
Brazil star, Neymar, has backed Real Madrid star, Vinicius Jr to win the Ballon d'Or. The 27-year-old believes his fellow countryman deserves the top individual prize.