Germany keeper Manuel Neuer has claimed that he is unlikely to win the Ballon D'or due to his position on the pitch.
The 28-year-old has enjoyed a successful year and helped his country to win the World Cup this summer.
He was also part of Bayern Munich's double-winning side last season, but he believes that the award will go to someone who plays at the other end of the field.
"I'm a sportsman, not an ambassador for a brand, beyond being Adidas's first goalkeeper," Neuer told Kicker. "I'm not some guy who poses in his underpants.
"I don't like the red carpet. I prefer the green turf. I feel better on the pitch trying to be the best I can be.
"After the games, the main things they show are goals, the chances, the assists. Spectators don't tend to remember that the keeper stopped difficult balls by taking a big risk or organised the play from the back."
Neuer was in action for Germany during their 4-0 win over Gibraltar last week.
Alex Meyers
