Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane insisted he was unfazed about who wins the Ballon d Or, although he labelled his last season exceptional .
Varane is among the contenders for the award after a fine campaign during which he won a third consecutive Champions League with Madrid and the World Cup with France.
But the 25-year-old said his focus was on team success, despite his own fine campaign in 2017-18.
I m glad you told me about it, but it s not a topic of debate within the group, Varane told a news conference ahead of France s Nations League meeting with Germany.
It s an individual reward. We play a collective sport. It showcases the work done, but it s a personal one.
It s not an objective and if I don t win it, it won t be a disappointment. It s true that last season was exceptional. It will be difficult to do better, unless I put in 40 goals.
Other players are less mentioned but have been very successful, like [N Golo] Kane or [Paul] Pogba.
Either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi have won the Ballon d Or the past 10 years.
