Carlo Ancelotti names one under-radar Real Madrid player he'd like to win Ballon d'Or

"I would like for Kroos to win the Ballon d'Or, but I don't think it's going to happen," Carlo Ancelotti has said.

"But maybe if he wins the Champions League and the Euros, why not?" he added.

Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are currently the standout candidates to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or. Toni Kroos is likely to end up in the final top 10.

The Euro 2024 triumph would really boost the German's chances of claiming the prize, though. His comeback to the national team was big news for the whole world of football – if it results in Germany's home glory, it will be sensational.

Toni Kroos has scored one goal and provided nine assists for Real Madrid this season.