FIFA announced Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann have been nominated as the finalists for the 2016 Best FIFA Men's Player Award.
According to FIFA.com, Ronaldo, Messi and Griezmann were selected by captains and coaches of national teams, media members and fans, and the winner will be revealed Jan. 9.
Ronaldo—who is a two-time winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or—led Real Madrid to a UEFA Champions League title and Portugal to a triumph in Euro 2016.
He has also registered 19 goals and eight assists in 26 appearances for club and country so far this season.