Ronaldo Named UEFA best player of the year before Messi and Buffon

Cristiano Ronaldo named UEFA best player of the year

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named UEFA best player of the year - The current Ballon d'or winner scored 12 goals in last seasons Champions League - Ronaldo was announced winner in the ongoing Champions League group stage draws Current Ballon d’or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has been named UEFA player of the year for the 2016/2017 season. The top 3 nominees for the award were Gianluigi Buffon (ITA – Juventus FC),

Lionel Messi (ARG – FC Barcelona) and Cristiano Ronaldo (POR – Real Madrid CF). Ronaldo also won UEFA forward of the season in the same event. Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Madrid forward was announced winner in the group stage draws for the 2017/2018 UEFA Champions league draws in Monaco, France.

Ronaldo scored 12 goals in the competition helping Real Madrid to win the Champions league in the process.