Very unpopular opinion but Benzema last year, he did not ‘carry’ real madrid, yes he was topscorer in ucl and got a lot of goals in all competitions but his performances imo weren’t enough for ballon d’or. Not even best of his team that year.

And honarable mention is modric, croatia had a very good squad full of talented players, and same with madrid. He didn’t carry either of his team, he is a world class player but again not enough for a ballon d’or.

And no I don’t hate madrid, just don’t think these 2 deserved best player of the year.

I won’t say who I wanted to win those years because it is clearly personal bias.