Karim Benzema hopes to follow in the footsteps of his idols Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane by winning the Ballon d'Or.
The Real Madrid striker is among the nominees for the award this year following his impressive performances over the course of 2021.
Benzema, 33, has been integral for his side, finishing as the second top scorer in La Liga last season, while he currently leads the Spanish top-flight's goals and assist charts for this term.
The France international is considered one of the top contenders to win the accolade and doing so would fulfil a childhood dream.
He told Canal+: "Win the Ballon d'Or? Yes, that would be one of the many dreams I have had since childhood. Of course I dreamed of it as a kid.
