....... Cristiano Ronaldo.

Not really much of a suprise but there was talk before the awards ceremony that there is a good chance that Barcelona's Lionel Messi could get it.

Not for the first time Ronaldo was really struggling not to cry when he got up to receive his award.

Ronaldo has been the first Premier League player to pick up the award since the launch of it 18 years ago, this is a total shock considering we had players such as Ryan Giggs, Shearer, Cantona, Henry and many more great ones playing in th Premier League (formally known as Premiership).

This is what he had to say:
“This is a unique moment for me. I’d like to dedicate this to my father, my mother, my brothers and sisters.
“To my mother and my sisters I’d like to say you can now light up the fireworks. I’d also like to thank my team-mates.”
“The past year was something great but winning this award adds a very special something to that.”
“Sir Alex has had an important role to play in my life.
“Last season was a great one for me, my club and the boss was important for me because I learned a lot from him.
“His immense experience is of paramount importance and it’s a privilege to be able to be a part of the history of such a big club as United.
“I think that I can become part of the history of this club but you can’t get anywhere without a great manager.”

He have frustrated Manchester United supporters during the summer, he may be arrogant and have a massive ego but I am glad he got it because he is currently a Manchester United player who you must support and I think he thoroughly deserves it.

Lets just hope that it will push him on for the rest of the season and bring back some of the form he had last season.

Here are the top three players in the world (and they are all from European Clubs):
1. Ronaldo
2. Messi
3. Torres