Lionel Messi has won the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or.
The Barcelona superstar enjoyed an incredible year and has now scooped the prestigious prize for a fifth time.
Messi has been beaten by Cristiano Ronaldo in the last two years but has edged out the Real Madrid superstar and team-mate Neymar this time around.
His previous wins came between 2009 and 2012 with the latest triumph indicating his return to the top of the world game.
Prior to the ceremony in Zurich, Messi admitted he would swap his Ballon d'Or successes for just one World Cup after the heartbreak of losing the 2014 final to Germany.
"A lot of time has passed since 2009. I’ve grown and learned a few things," he said.
"We grow and learn from everything. I’m trying to add things to my game."
The Women's World Player of the Year went to Carli Lloyd.
"It truly is an honour. This has been a dream of mine ever since I started my journey with the national team," she said.
"Celia and Aya both are amazing footballers and are truly deserving of this award. I want to thank Jill, the coaching staff and all of our support staff."
Earlier in the night, Messi was named in the FIFPro World XI, alongside Ronaldo and Neymar.
Both Real Madrid and Barcelona had four players included in the line-up, with no Premier League players featuring.
He was however pipped to the Puskas Award by Brazilian striker Wendell Lira.
Barcelona's domination continued with Luis Enrique winning the Coach of the Year award, while USA boss Jill Ellis claimed the prize for the Women's game.
