MX23RW : Saturday, November 23 13:17:30| >> :120:20697:20697:

Manuel Sanchis: 'Sergio Ramos in contention to win Ballon d'Or'

Manuel Sanchis believes that Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos is in the running to win the Ballon d'Or.

Former Real Madrid defender Manuel Sanchis has claimed that Sergio Ramos is in the running to win the Ballon d'Or this year.

Ramos scored as Madrid lifted the Champions League title last weekend in Lisbon, and Sanchis believes that the Spaniard's consistent performances in the heart of the team's defence could see him recognised with the top individual award in the game.

"We've known for a long time that Ramos is the best defender in the world, I've never doubted that," Sanchis told members of the media.

"I already put him amongst the candidates for the Ballon d'Or. A player of his quality and performance has to be considered.

"I have a theory that teams are built from back to front. The centre of defence is crucial because you have the ability to dictate and Sergio influences because his game is not only defence. He's a complete player."

Ramos has also been praised by Real president Florentino Perez, who called him a "phenomenon" on Wednesday.

ID:157308: cacheID:157308:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2080:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos scores during the UEFA Champions League Final Real Madrid vs Atletico de Madrid at Luz stadium in Lisbon, on May 24, 2014
Read Next:
Perez lavishes praise on Ramos
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona13110240122833
2Real Madrid1283125111427
3Atletico MadridAtletico137511971226
4Villarreal127322319424
5Osasuna136341720-321
6Athletic Bilbao135531913620
7Real BetisBetis135531412220
8Real Sociedad135351110118
9Mallorca135351010018
10GironaGirona135351617-118
11Celta Vigo135262022-217
12Rayo Vallecano124441313016
13Sevilla134361218-615
14Leganes133551316-314
15Getafe142751011-113
16AlavesAlaves134181422-813
17Las PalmasLas Palmas133371622-612
18Espanyol123181122-1110
19Real ValladolidValladolid142391027-179
20Valencia11146817-97


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!