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17th October 2022
04:56pm BST
The 34-year-old is likely to be rivalled by Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski for the award, however, the Poland striker has already named his striking counterpart as the favourite to win the prize while taking a dig at the decision to cancel the awards in 2020.
"The Ballon d'Or is likely to be won by Benzema... if they don't cancel it"
Spanish newspaper Marca have now claimed his impressive year is going to get even better by claiming the biggest individual prize in football.
The results also claim that Madrid are set to scoop up several awards with Benzema's teammate, Thibaut Courtois, in line to win the Yashin Trophy.
Courtois was also fundamental to Carlo Ancelotti's side's success and kept 22 clean sheets in all competitions - conceding 46 goals in total.
Meanwhile, talented Barcelona youngster Pedro is set to win the Kopa Trophy for the second year running after establishing himself as one of football's brightest talents.
The 19-year-old has featured 87 times since breaking into the first team at La Blaugrana and is highly rated by Barça boss Xavi.
As well as announcing the winner of the men's edition, France Football will also confirm the winner of the Ballon d’Or Feminin on the same night.
England Lionesses trio Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Millie Bright have all been nominated for the award, which was won by Alexia Putellas last year.
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