won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for player of the year.
Ronaldo scored a staggering 62 goals in 52 matches for club and country in 2013 and was hot favourite to claim the prestigious award which he last held in 2008.
Barcelona and Argentina's Lionel Messi has claimed the honours over the past three years but had to make way for his La Liga rival, despite his 43 goals in as many matches last year.
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery was the other player in the running but the France international was also to be disappointed.
Pele's place in football history was also recognised after he won the inaugural Ballon d'Or Prix d'honnneur award.
The Brazilian master was ineligible for the award during his playing career, which at the time was limited to players plying their trade in Europe.
FIFA inaugurated the world footballer of the year award in 1991 and with world football's governing body amalgamating their award with the Ballon d'or in 2010, the decision was made to honour Pele.
Nadine Angerer was named Women's player of the year for her part in Germany's 2013 European Championship wining side.
The 35-year-old saved two penalties in the final on 28 July 28 and was named player of the match following her side's 1-0 win over Norway.
Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi Franck Ribery
Appearances 56 45 52
Goals 66 42 22
Shots on target 160 87 56
Shots off target 136 59 36
Shooting accuracy 54% 60% 61%
Goal assists 15 15 18
Chances created 94 70 149
Total passes 1901 2136 2903
Dribbles & runs 252 331 1084
Won 40 26 45
Drawn 10 14 4
Lost 6 5 3
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