Real Madrid defender, Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo believes it is the first choice and that should win the Ballon d'Or award to be split in January.
Portuguese is named in a shortlist of three players for the price of celebrity, alongside Franck Ribery and Lionel Messi, with the winner to be revealed on January 13 in Zurich, Switzerland.

"Cristiano is the only player who deserves the Golden Ball as it is an individual award. He spends a great season and a great year. "

"This is the most important. Spain won the World Cup four years ago and there's no Spanish player won the Golden Ball. I hope he continue to help us as it usually does. "

"Ronaldo is always happy to stand with us again. I hope everything goes well. We want him to help Real Madrid and achieve personal success this year, "said Pepe.