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Rami: Ramos is the best player in the world

The France international defender has selected the Real Madrid captain as the finest in the business ahead of the likes of Cristiano Ronalo and Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo may have landed a fourth Ballon d’Or in 2016, but Adil Rami considers his Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos to be "the best in the world".

The Spain international was among those on the shortlist for the most prestigious individual accolade in world football, but was one of only 11 players to collect no voting points.

He was in good company, alongside the likes of Sergio Aguero and Andres Iniesta, but his efforts over the course of the calendar year would have been expected to generate greater recognition.