"Nice" striker Mario Balotelli believes he is capable enough to become the best football player in the world.
The Italian believes that his injuries are hindering him from achieving such a goal and therefore he cannot fulfill his full potential.
The main favorite to win the "Ballon d'Or" this year is considered to be Cristiano Ronaldo, with Lionel Messi winning it last year. Although former "Liverpool" member does not doubt the abilities of this duo, he also believes in himself.
"Ronaldo and Messi are currently the best and no one else is like them. It is impossible", - Balotelli told Xinhua.
"However, if I had a good year without injuries, I think winning the "Ballon d'Or" is not impossible."
"Even if one day I were to win the "Ballon d'Or", in my opinion, Ronaldo and Messi are the best because they have won it maybe four or five times."
This season, Balotelli, who has regained his form, has already scored six goals in the French championship.
