Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said that Cristiano Ronaldo is the club's heir to the legendary Alfredo Di Stefano.
Di Stefano is regarded as one of Real Madrid and football's all-time greats, starring for the Blancos between 1953 and 1964.
After picking up his fifth Ballon d'Or on Thursday, Perez believes Ronaldo can be mentioned right alongside the Argentine legend.
"For Real Madrid and all the Madridistas in the world, this fifth Ballon d'Or is an honour and a recognition for the best player in the world," Perez told L'Equipe TV following the ceremony.