Didier Deschamps believes Cristiano Ronaldo will one day win the European Player of the Year award.
The Juventus coach says the Manchester United winger is one of the hottest properties in world football at the moment.
The Portuguese ace has scored 18 goals and has been one of the main reasons for United's assault on the Premiership, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup this term.
But it is his changed attitude which Deschamps feels will earn him the coveted Ballon d'Or prize at some point in his career.
"He doesn't waste possession and he has stopped his cheating attitude," Deschamps told tv.
"Without doubt he is a potential future Ballon d'Or winner."
never was there a doubt in anyone's mind
he definitely deserves an award.