Sergio Ramos says Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric deserves to win FIFA's The Best award ahead of Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Maybe other players have more marketing or bigger names, Modric deserves to win the award," said Ramos.
Modric is one of three candidates, with Mohamed Salah also an option to win the prize at the London gala on September 24.
"We will see who wins. He's a great friend and there are few players I feel prouder of to have in my team," added Ramos on Modric. "He's a huge star. He's one of the few people who (if he wins) I'd be as happy for as if they gave it to me."