The 2016 World Soccer’s World Player of the year award has been released and topping the list is Real Madrid talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo This is the 4th time the Portuguese will be clinching the prize, he scooped it. Ronaldo has had a remarkable year and his achievements for both club and country in 2016 can never be ignored.
Sitting at the number two spot is Lionel Messi who lost the first position to his fierce rival with 130 votes. Also included in the list is Leicester City who completed one of the most remarkable stories in the history of English football by winning the 2016 Premier League title.
Full list below
Rank | Name | Votes |
1st | Cristiano Ronaldo | 842 |
2nd | Lionel Messi | 712 |
3rd | Antoine Griezmann | 559 |
4th | Luis Suarez | 498 |
5th | Gareth Bale | 497 |
6th | Neymar | 405 |
7th | Riyad Mahrez | 134 |
8th | Robert Lewandowski | 117 |
9th | N’Golo Kante | 93 |
10th | Jamie Vardy | 87 |