Messi claimed his eighth Ballon d'Or last night after leading Argentina to winning the World Cup 2022
The Argentinian inspired his country to last year's World Cup title in Qatar.
The women's award went to Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati.
The Barcelona player also helped her country to World Cup success earlier this year.
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe was ranked 22nd.

Arsenal Can Open An Eight Point Lead At The Top Of The Premier League If They Succeed Liverpool Tonight
Lara Gillespie Will Not Attend Next Month's European Track Cycling Championships in Turkey
Shelbourne Captain Mark Coyle Swaps The League Of Ireland For NIFL
Former Leeds And Wales Midfielder Terry Yorath Has Died Aged 75
Padraig Harrington "Delighted" To Be Part Of The Field For Golf's Bahrain Championship
Thursday Morning Sports Update
France Without Maxime Lucu For Their Opening Six Nations Clash With Ireland Next Month
There's Two Quarter Finals Down For Decision In Leinster's O'Byrne Cup Tonight