Ronaldo Wins FIFA Best Player Of The Year 2016 Award

The honour makes Ronaldo the first man to win the FIFA “Best” men’s player distinction after world football’s governing body launched the new award series, ending its six-year collaboration with France Football magazine for the Ballon d’Or.

“2016 was the best year of my career,” Ronaldo said after being handed the prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

“It was a year that was magnificent at a personal level and at a sports level,” he added on the stage in Zurich.

“It is not the first time but it is the first time for this award. 2016, wow. I want to thank my team-mates. I was able to achieve what I could.

“I would like to think all those who voted for me, the fans the media. I don’t have anything to add, awards speak for themselves.