Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano said Robert Lewandowski and Real Madrid star Karim Benzema are both worthy of this year s Ballon d Or.
Lewandowski and Benzema are among the nominees for football s most prestigious individual award – the 30-man shortlist will be whittled down to just three players.
Upamecano is team-mates with Lewandowski at Bundesliga champions Bayern, while he also plays alongside Benzema for World Cup and Nations League holders France.
Asked about Lewandowski and Benzema ahead of Bayern s Champions League fixture with Benfica on Wednesday, Upamecano replied: Very good question!
Lewandowski or Benzema, both of them deserve it [Ballon d Or]. They are the two best strikers in the world. They prove it year after year.
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