Virgil van Dijk admits he would be honoured to be crowned with the Ballon d'Or this year after his starring role in Liverpool's Champions League triumph.
The Dutch centre-back is hotly tipped to be the first defender since Fabio Cannavaro in 2006 to win the award.
But he is focussing on staying fit and improving his performances next season.
'It's an honour if people are talking about it, but what can I do? I have no influence on anything', he told Liverpool's website.