Controversial Liverpool front man Luis Suarez believes fellow Ballon d’ Ornominee Franck Ribery deserves to win the 2013 Ballon d’Or.
The Bayern Munich winger had a memorable season last year scoring crucial goals and chipping in with priceless assists that helped his side attain a memorable hat trick of titles.
Ribery is a strong contender for FIFA’s most prestigious individual soccer accolade together with current holder Lionel Messi and Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo.
Suarez admits it will be a close contest but is putting his money on Ribery because of the French man’s consistent sterling perfomances for both club and country.
“I don’t think there’s one clear favourite for the Ballon d’Or. Based on last year’s performances, Ribery deserves to win it after his incredible treble with Bayern Munich,” Suarez told RMC.
“But Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi have a good case as well following all their goals. They have some spectacular statistics.
“Regardless of who will win it, he deserves it.”
The Uruguayan also expressed admiration for Paris Saint-Germain forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
“Ibrahimovic really is an incredible player. It’s impressive what he does with his tall body,” Suarez said.
“His spectacular goals in recent weeks have been inspiring.”
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