Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his Golden Ball trophy after winning the Club World Cup soccer final match between Kashima Antlers of Japan and Real Madrid of Spain at Yokohama International stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Dec. 18, 2016. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
4 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
31, soccer player. Ronaldo played a key role as team captain in lifting the trophy at Euro 2016, Portugal's first ever triumph in a major tournament, with three goals and three assists, making him the joint second-highest goal scorer. Ronaldo struck the winning penalty in Real Madrid's Champions League final shoot-out victory over Atletico Madrid, finishing as top scorer in the competition for a fourth season running with 16 goals. He received his fourth Ballon d'Or in 2016.
