Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Cristiano Ronaldo can have the Ballon d'Or, I already know that I am the best

Cristiano Ronaldo is favourite to win Fifa's Ballon d'Or award ahead of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Franck Ribery and Lionel Messi

High and mighty: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is very confident in his own ability Photo: REUTERS

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has told Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery they can have the Ballon d'Or because "I know I am the best".

The Swedish striker has been in superb form this year for Paris St Germain, scoring eight goals in this season's Champions League - as many as Ronaldo.

However, the Portuguese has emerged as favourite for Fifa's Ballon d'Or award after netting a hat-trick for his country in last week's 3-2 World Cup play-off victory over Sweden - with Portugal qualifying for the 2014 finals in Brazil.

Meanwhile, France winger Ribery helped Bayern Munich secure the treble last season and was an early favourite for the award, won three times in a row by Barcelona's Lionel Messi, until Ronaldo garnered late support for his performances with Portugal.

"I don't need the Ballon d'Or to know I'm the best," said Ibrahimovic, who played a key role in PSG's Ligue 1 title triumph last season. "It matters more to some players.

"It's not something I think about and it is something that is not important for me."