5 reasons why Gareth Bale will never win the Ballon d'Or

#4 - Stats

Gareth Bale is a versatile goalscorer who can score from different positions. However, with a total of 28 goals scored and 13 assists in La Liga and the Champions League over the past two seasons, the Welsh's record is considered average, in comparison with other footballing greats in activity.

For example, Cristiano Ronaldo has reached higher stats last season alone (37 goals and 13 assists) than Bale has done over the past two. Stats are henceforth an essential factor in the Ballon d'Or race in modern-day football, and if the flying winger does not improve his record, he will never be in real contention for the award given to the world's best football player.