Messi had been the favourite going into the event and finished up with 613 points. But Robert Lewandowski, who had another sensational year after last year's award was nixed due to COVID-19, wasn't all that far behind.
The Bayern Munich hitman came in second place after accruing 580 points and earned praise from Messi in his acceptance speech.
Jorginho was also a primary contender after winning the Champions League and Euro 2020 with Chelsea and Italy respectively.

He secured a top three finish on 460 points, ahead of Karim Benzema (239 points) and his club teammate N'Golo Kante (186 points) - who occupied fourth and fifth spot.

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo had to make do with sixth position and 178 pts, 57 points better than Liverpool's Mo Salah.

Kylian Mbappe made the top ten for the fourth time but was absolutely fuming after learning he had finished in ninth.

The Frenchman's reaction was captured on camera and he was not happy one bit.The 22-year-old scored 58 points overall.