The France international played a key role as his side thrashed Sporting Gijon 5-0 and his coach believes that last year he was the best player in Europe.
Antoine Griezmann should be considered a leading contender for the Ballon d'Or due to his performances in the last few months, according to Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.
Griezmann continued his supreme run of goal-scoring form in 2016 with two goals as Atleti thrashed Sporting Gijon 5-0 in La Liga on Saturday.
Fernando Torres came off the bench to net his first double since returning to the club and Kevin Gameiro was also on target, but it was France international Griezmann in particular who caught Simeone's eye, tipping him to rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the running for the Ballon d'Or.