Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player deserving of the Ballon d'Or, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti reiterated on Friday.

Asked whether Barcelona forward Lionel Messi would be Ronaldo's chief competitor for the FIFA top honour, Ancelotti dismissed the question and said that Ronaldo's toughest rival would be "a German player."

Messi currently leads Ronaldo in the race to break Raul's Champions League goal-scoring record. The Argentine striker tied Raul with his 71st goal this week vs. Ajax.