Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil believes he's capable of winning the Ballon d'Or. The Germany international has struggled for consistency since his arrival from Real Madrid.

"If I continue to develop well and stay healthy, I would like, in the next few years, to hold the Ballon d'Or in my hands," he told Bild.

"I am convinced that it can happen.

"I'm feeling very positive. I'm a world champion and I play at a top club in the Premier League.

"There is much more of a physical test here than there is in Spain or in the Bundesliga - I constantly have bruises but that makes me harder. I feel physically better than ever."