Bayern Munich's and Real Madrid's former player Xabi Alonso has expressed his Balon d Or favourite this year.
The 32-year old wants either Cristiano or one of the six Germans win this year.
"It would be fair if a German or Ronaldo wins, because they won World Cup and Ronaldo won Champions League" Xabi said to Daily Mail.
Xabi Alonso maybe true according to me. This year's Balon d'Or should be given to either Ronaldo or a German.
Giving the Balon d'Or to Neuer is no fault because he won the Golden Glove. Bastian Schweini was the man who helped Germany pip Argentina. Lahm is the captain of Germany and Kroos has been the most consistent and influential German of this year. Gotze is a small part of their World Cup but his winning-goal and a position in Bayern's XI this season gives him a chance. Whereas Muller's performances should be appericiated. Winning the silver boot and opening Germany's campaign with a hattrick was one of those Muller did this year. He also opened the scoring against Brazil and the winning goal against USA.
On the other side, Xabi Alonso believes Ronaldo deserves this year. The winger has been the most important player and also led them to Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Copa del Rey. When you count the records and goals Ronaldo have scored, there is no one near him.
However, Xabi Alonso was the headline in the Transfer Market this summer after his move to Bayern Munich.
"Real won the 10th Cup. I could have stayed through go somewhere. This is my last script of football. Bundesliga is getting better. And to play for best team in England, Spain and Germany is great".