Robert Lewandowski deserves the Ballon d’Or, says Barcelona legend Carles Puyol, also praises Karim Benzema

Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol believes Robert Lewandowski deserves the Ballon d’Or for his “incredible” displays at Bayern Munich. Lewandowski, who joined Barcelona in the summer, was widely tipped to win the 2020 Ballon d’Or, but no award was given due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ad Last season, the 34-year-old Lewandowski scored more goals than he had appearances, finding the back of the net 50 times in 46 total games for the Bavarians.

Liga‘He can mark an era’ – Xavi delighted with Barcelona debutant Kounde28/08/2022 AT 20:55 He is among the leading contenders to win this year’s prize but is not the favourite, with Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema expected to come out on top when the ceremony takes place on October 17. “Lewandowski deserves the Ballon d’Or,” Puyol said of the Polish forward. “He is one of the best number nines in the world, an impressive player who dominates many defenders.

He is not only a striker; he knows how to hold the ball up and combine too. “Benzema and Lewandowski are the best strikers in the world. Karim has been carrying Madrid on his back since Cristiano [Ronaldo] left and Lewandowski has been incredible at Bayern.” Madrid to retain? Haaland to shine? Liverpool to flop? Champions League predictions Chelsea switch focus to Mount, Liverpool target set to sign new deal – Paper Round Puyol, while talking at the XAP charity padel tournament, was also asked about his former team-mate Lionel Messi and whether he could return to Barcelona.