Vazquez: Asensio will win Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid forward Lucas Vazquez believes star team-mate Marco Asensio will one day win the Ballon d'Or.

Published : Aug 30, 2017 17:09 IST

Marco Asensio is a future winner of the Ballon d'Or, according to Real Madrid team-mate Lucas Vazquez.

Asensio, 21, has starred early in the season, scoring four goals in five games in all competitions, including a brace against Valencia on Sunday.

The three-time Spain international was lauded by Vazquez, who joined him in Julen Lopetegui's squad as a replacement for the injured Vitolo.

"He is spectacular," said Vazquez of his team-mate. "He is at a very high level and still has to grow. We hope to enjoy him a lot. He is very humble and takes everything with ease.

"It's soon to say about the Ballon d'Or, but I think so."

Madrid is unbeaten to start the season, having won the UEFA Super Cup and Supercopa de Espana, while it sits fifth in La-Liga after being held by Valencia.

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