L.Blancas: Z.Ibrahimovič deserves "Golden Ball" award © EuroFootball.com

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc stated that his team's striker Zlatan Ibrahimović deserves to win the "Ballon d'Or" award.

The 32-year-old footballer has shown impressive athletic form this season. Once in the UEFA Champions League he scored as many as four goals, and yesterday he stood out with a hat-trick in the "Ligue 1" match.

"Is Ibra worthy? That is not even a question. You know what the 'Ballon d'Or' award is given for," said the head coach of PSG.

"I believe that Zlatan can become the best. If he was included in this list, I would be happy if he won this prize for his incredible goals," Blanc added.

In total, Zlatan Ibrahimović scored 14 goals in 15 matches this season. The Swede and three other players are considered the most realistic contenders to win the "Golden Ball" award.