The France forward has enjoyed a spectacular year, but probably needs something more to beat the Portuguese to the prestigious prize
It is that time of year again. With the team trophies handed out in May and June, talk turns in the winter months to the Ballon d'Or and the overwhelming favorite to win the individual award in 2016 is, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 31-year-old forward won the Champions League with Real Madrid at the end of May and also claimed Euro 2016 with Portugal in July. And on each occasion, he beat Antoine Griezmann to the title - just as he did again in the UEFA Best Player prize handed out in August.