#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
At number one we have none other than Cristiano Ronaldo. If we are talking about records, we cannot exclude the Portuguese superstar.
Ronaldo has been a part of 13 UEFA Team of the Year, three more than second-placed Messi. His first appearance in the UEFA Team of the Year was back in 2004. Since 2007, every year he has been selected in the UEFA Team of the Year.
Ronaldo currently plays for Serie A side Juventus. After joining Real Madrid in 2009, he spent nine years with the club making 438 appearances and scoring 450 goals.
He joined Juventus in 2018, after the World Cup. The Portuguese captain has also made 154 appearances for his country and scored 85 goals. He is the second highest international goalscorer of all time and the leader among active players. Ronaldo has also won five Ballon d'Or.