AC Milan star Kaka would prefer Barcelona's Lionel Messi win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

"For me, Cristiano Ronaldo is the favourite," Kaka told France Football. "He won two major titles with Manchester United and he scored lots. I think he will be my successor.

"But I think Messi deserves it. He is the kind of player that I particularly appreciate.

"Like Cristiano Ronaldo, he dribbles, scores and creates goals, but he puts on a one-man show. If could vote, I would vote for him, but I'm not a journalist."