Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has boldly stated he can win the Ballon d'Or award during his career . The France international is confident his club success at the Bernabeu can force his way into contention for the prestigious award . However Benzema 's Los Blancos team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has picked up the last two accolades for the world 's best footballer whereas Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi prevailed between 2009-12 . French and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema believes he can win the Ballon d'Or award in his career . Despite the duo 's dominance , Benzema is adamant he can compete for the title if he continues to perform for Real Madrid and at international level . 'If I keep winning titles then I can win this award in future , ' he told Le Parisien . 'We have Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi , the two best players . We know I wo n't reach 80 or 100 goals in a season . They can do that . Benzema toiled in Paris as Brazil defeated France 3-1 in a friendly at the Stade de Frances on Thursday . Benzema 's Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has won the past two Ballon d'Or awards . 'After that , there are a lot of players who are worth it . They can put me in the top 5 , but I do n't know . ' Benzema fired a warning to his team-mates ahead of a titanic clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals . 'PSG are a great team , that 's all , ' he said . 'It will be more difficult than usual for Barca because Paris Saint-Germain are known to have increased their standing in the Champions League . PSG have every chance of going through . ' The Frenchman , in action against Brazil on Thursday , has scored 20 goals for Real Madrid this season . Benzema failed to make an impact during the damaging 2-1 El Clasico defeat at Barcelona last weekend .
Club team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has won the last two Ballon d'Or awards . Barcelona star Lionel Messi won the prestigious award from 2009-12 . Benzema has warned Real Madrid of PSG 's threat in Champions League .