3 reasons why Antoine Griezmann deserves the Ballon d'Or award this year

#2 Europa League success

The attacker ran riot as Atletico Madrid cruised to the Europa League trophy last season

A couple of poor results during the group stages of the UEFA Champions League meant that Atletico Madrid was forced to take part in Europe's second-tier club tournament - the Europa League, and Griezmann would still prove to be the most influential player for the Spanish giants during the course of the competition.

The attacker performed at an extraordinary level in the Europa League, bagging an amazing 6 goals and 4 assists in 8 appearances for the Rojiblancos, including a brilliant brace against Olympique Marseille in the final to lead the Spanish outfit to claim the prestigious trophy once more.

The Frenchman was presented with the Player Of The Tournament award for his eye-catching displays throughout the competition and he also deserves to be recognized as the best player in the word when the Ballon d'Or gala holds in December.