Another year is gone by, but the result is the same as Portuguese international has made shortlist every year since UEFA best player in Europe award inception in 2011.

The winger is joined by his fellow club teammate Gareth Bale and crosstown rival Antonie Greizmann of Athletico Madrid.AThe 30-year-old also won the older format of this award back in the A2007/08 season for his astonishing performance Afor Manchester United.A

Unlike FIFA Balloon d’or award, which is dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo since A2008, this award has showed variety as it has been won by Andres Iniesta and Franck Ribery in 2012 and 2013.A

Argentine Lionel Messi, Who won this crown a record two times is failed to make the top 3 this year. Surprisingly, Ahis fellow club teammate Luis Suarez, Awho was the Spanish League top scorer and scored 8 goals in Champions League was not named a finalist as he came fourth.

Ronaldo was front and centre as Portugal lifted a first major trophy at Euro 2016 in France
Ronaldo was front and centre as Portugal lifted a first major trophy at Euro 2016 in France

Real Madrid star player has picked-up this title two seasons ago also finished third in three occasions and as runners-up in 2012.

Ronaldo has captured the Champions League title with Real Madrid, then led Portugal to the Euro Championship, with that in mind, he is the main contender to claim the crown this time round.A

UEFA will present the award on Aug. 25 during the draw for the Champions League group stages.

 

 

 



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