Cristiano Ronaldo wins Best FIFA Men's Player award

Portugal and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Best Player award ahead of Argentina and Barcelona's Lionel Messi and France and Athletico Madrid's forward, Antoine Griezmann on Monday, just weeks after he picked his fourth Ballon d'Or in December, 2016.

Ronaldo will be the first recipient of the most coveted FIFA single individual award since world football's governing body and France Football parted ways in September, 2016.

"I'd like to thank my team, national team, Real Madrid, my trainer, my family that came here, my son, my brothers," Ronaldo said in an acceptance speech.

"2016 was the best year of my career, the trophy shows that people aren't blind and watch the games.

"With everything I won with my national team and club, with great individual performance, I can't forget this incredible year. Thanks for voting for me.

"I don't have much more to say, I think the awards speak for themselves. I'm not going to do the scream, just the motion."

Ronaldo had a very successful year in 2016 after he won the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid and Euro 2016 with Portugal scoring 61 goals with 20 assists in 60 games for club and country in the process.