The Real Madrid forward has been among the world’s best players over the last few years. He has come into his element especially since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Real Madrid. This season, too, the Frenchman has been in impressive form and leads the La Liga goalscorers and assist-makers chart.
Ahead of France’s World Cup qualifier encounter against Finland, Deschamps opened up on Benzema’s prospect of winning the Ballon d’Or this time.
Benzema has started the ongoing 2021-22 season in fine fashion, scoring 10 and assisting seven goals in La Liga. He also has four goals in the Champions League this season.
Ivan Rakitic picks Karim Benzema as his choice for 2021 Ballon d’Or winner
Deschamps is not the first to name Karim Benzema as his favorite to win the Ballon d’Or. Multiple Ligue 1 managers have backed the Frenchman to win the award this time.
Recently, former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic also named Benzema as his choice for the prestigious individual award.
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