Arjen Robben is as good as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, according to Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer.
Sammer insists Robben, who has made the 23-man shortlist for the 2014 Ballon d'Or, is on top of his game deserves all plaudit that is coming his way.
"Robben is a world-class player and he is on par with Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo," Sammer told Sport Bild.
"He fully deserves every bit of recognition. You can't put a price on Arjen, not as a player and not as a person either.
"He has the advantage of having a stable life. Arjen has found a certain balance.
"I don't know whether he is better than ever before, but the consistency with which he performs at the highest level in big games and his training intensity are extraordinary."
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The 30-year-old was brilliant at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil leading the Dutch side to a third-place finish.
Despite his new Bundesliga campaign being dirupted by small injuries, he has scored six goals in nine appearances in all competitions.
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