The Polish international Robert Lewandoski claimed that the voting process involved in determining the FIFA Best Men's Player award was more legitimate than that of the Ballon d'Or, where just journalists vote for individual honour. He believes that the journalists may not understand the game in as much depth as former players and others who have played the game.
Robert Lewandowski said, "I have been thinking lately and I have come to the conclusion that the FIFA award is more important. Only journalists vote for the Ballon d'Or, there is no clear verification. Instead, professional football and the press vote for the FIFA award." While speaking to a Polish magazine as per Marca
The 33-year old added, "The captains and coaches of each national team can evaluate our performances in a more realistic and objective manner because they know how much each match, each record, each injury means. Perhaps in the prestigious ranking, the Ballon d’Or is better positioned, but the recognition I received by winning The Best makes me proud because I know how hard I worked for many years."
