France defender Raphael Varane should win the Ballon d'Or, according to Michel Platini.
In a year when the prize could go to someone other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time since 2007, the French legend is pushing the case of his compatriot.
Indeed, the cultured Real Madrid centre-back is the only active player to be both a European and a world champion following his Champions League success with Real and winning the World Cup with his country.
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Croatian World Cup star - and Varane's Real Madrid team-mate - Luka Modric is the bookmakers' favourite for the honour, but former France boss and UEFA president Plantini told RMC: "It's a Frenchman who is going to have a Golden Ball.