Cristiano Ronaldo won the UEFA Men 's Player of the Year Award in 2008 , 2014 , 2016 and 2017 , while Lionel Messi won it in 2009 , 2011 and 2015 .
*Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award four times , in 2008 , 2014 , 2016 and 2017 , followed by Lionel Messi who has won it three times , in 2009 , 2011 and 2015.
UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award