Adrian says Liverpool teammate Virgil van Dijk deserves to win the Ballon D'Or.

The Dutchman is being touted as a potential nominee to win the Golden Ball after a stellar 18 months at Anfield, which included winning the Champions League.

Asked by AS to compare Van Dijk with his fellow countryman, Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, Adrian said: "It is very difficult. For me they are the two best centre-backs in the world and would make an unstoppable partnership on any team.

"I think that having them in front of them, in defence, any goalkeeper in the world could be very calm.

"I had the opportunity to train with Sergio in the national team. He is number one inside and outside the locker room.

"And what can I say about Virgil that is not already known. He is at a spectacular level. He is a top centre-back.

"There is talk of him being a candidate to win the Golden Ball. For me, he totally deserves it. It is not easy being a defender in the Premier League and he showing that he has a spectacular level."