MOSCOW, Oct 17 Real Madrid player Karim Benzema will win » Ballon d'Or», according to Marca. The award ceremony will take place on 17 October. According to the publication, the prize for the best goalkeeper of the year named after Lev Yashin will go to Benzema's teammate Belgian Thibaut Courtois, and Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be recognized as the best young player (not older than 21) in Europe. Benzema is 34 years old, last season he played 46 matches in various tournaments, scored 44 goals and gave 15 assists. Together with the team, he won the championship and the Spanish Super Cup, as well as the Champions League, becoming the top scorer in all three tournaments. Last year, PSG striker Lionel Messi, PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Barcelona midfielder Pedri received awards.
