Andrea Pirlo believes Gianluigi Buffon deserves to win the Ballon d'Or if Juventus overcome Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
Buffon is aiming to win Europe's top club competition for the first time, as Juve prepare for Saturday's decider in Cardiff.
His former club and Italy team-mate, Pirlo, said Buffon would be a worthy Ballon d'Or winner if Juve were successful at the Principality Stadium.
"I think so. This time I think, it's the right year," he told Corriere della Sera when asked if a Juve win should result in Buffon claiming the individual prize.
"I am very happy for him and for the fact that he once again has the possibility of reaching the goal he has always chased," he said.
"I would be delighted if he wins this cup because he has proven to be one of the best."
