Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba feels Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or following his achievements with Real Madrid and Portugal.
The 31-year-old had to settle for second place behind long-time rival and Barcelona star Lionel Messi in the race for the prestigious individual award in 2015, but Drogba is adamant Ronaldo has done enough this time around to reclaim the prize.
"I played against Cristiano in the 2008 Champions League final that Manchester United won," Drogba told the official Madrid website during their pre-season tour to Montreal.
"He's a real leader and he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or for his great performances both for Real Madrid and Portugal.
"Although he wasn't on the pitch at the final whistle, he was still the main reason why they got that far."
He previously won the Ballon d’Or in 2008, 2013 and 2014.
