Ballon D'or 2016 rejects XI

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#11 Karim Benzema

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MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 29: Cristiano Ronaldo (2ndL) of Real Madrid CF holds the trophy as he poses for a picture with his teammates Karim Benzema (L) and Gareth Bale (R) during the celebration with their fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium the day after winning the UEFA Champions League Final match against Club Atletico de Madrid on May 29, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid CF is the only European football team with 11 European Cups (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Benzema (left) celebrating champions league success with Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) and Bale (right)
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The dynamic Frenchman had a mixed year that saw him involved in a sex scandal and also lift the Champions League for the second time in his career. The former Lyon striker had a very good season domestically as he netted 24 times in the league (his highest in a single season) with injuries slowing down his progress.

He saw his Real Madrid team push for the league title until the very last matchday only to lose to eventual winners Barcelona by a single point. Due to his involvement in the scandal, Benzema wasn't called up for the national team as France fell short in the finals. For all his excellent displays last season, Benzema surely deserved a place in the 30-man shortlist ahead of the likes of Paulo Dybala.

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