Ronaldo received 34.54 percent of the total votes with Lionel Messi coming second with 26.42 percent and Antoine Griezmann third with 7.53 percent. /CFP Photo

Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League's quarter-final between Real Madrid and Wolfsburg in Madrid, Spain on April 12, 2016. /CFP Photo

The star striker has been guilty of impetuous behavior on many occasions throughout his career. Here, he throws the ball into the goal as he is given offside on May 4, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. /CFP Photo

Ronaldo celebrated with Karim Benzema (left) and Gareth Bale (right) after winning the Champions League Final against Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016. /CFP Photo

Cristiano Ronaldo lifted the Henri Delaunay trophy after Portugal beat France 1-0 in the EURO 2016 Final on July 10, 2016. /CFP Photo