Getty ImagesJuventusReal MadridMessi fails to make Goal 50 top three againThe Argentine scored freely for Barcelona over the past year but he has paid for his team's failure to win either La Liga or the Champions League
Getty ImagesReal MadridMonacoCristiano Ronaldo wins the Goal 50!The Portuguese superstar has claimed the award for the fifth time, moving him one clear of his great rival Lionel Messi
Getty/GoalStatsLaLigaWho has better stats in 2017 - Ronaldo or Messi?The two leading players in the world are the hot favourites to top the Goal 50 once again, but who has performed better in the previous 12 months?
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaSergio Ramos named as world’s best defenderThe prolific centre-back has been recognised for becoming the first man to lead Real Madrid to a league and European Cup double since 1958
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeaguePogba only named 31st best player in the worldThe Manchester United midfielder won the League Cup and the Europa League last season but he has dropped 16 places in this year's Goal 50
GettyVideoManchester CityKane or Neymar? Stars give My Goal 50 picksAhead of Tuesday's Goal's annual award for the best players of the past year, we've asked some big names to give their top five picks
Getty ImagesJuventusSerie ABuffon named as world's second best playerThe 39-year-old goalkeeping icon has been rewarded for leading Juventus to a domestic double, as well as the Champions League final
Getty/GoalLazioReal MadridMessi or Ronaldo? The Top 20 scorers of 2017Ahead of the unveiling of the Goal 50 on Tuesday, we run through the most prolific players from across the globe since the turn of the year
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaBale and five flops not in world's 50 best playersThe Real Madrid attacker finished fifth in last year's Goal 50, but missed out this time after an injury-riddled season. Who else was snubbed?
Getty ImagesJuventusSerie AIs Modric the best footballer of 2017?Goal's chief correspondent Peter Staunton is one of 55 voters for the Goal 50 and the Real Madrid midfielder was his top pick - do you agree?
Getty compositeLaLigaReal MadridAre these the 25 best players in the world?Goal's Carlo Garganese is one of 55 voters for the Goal 50 – and he has revealed the players he voted for as his best of 2017. Do you agree with him?
Getty ImagesDenmarkVfL WolfsburgDanish sensation named female player of the yearThe Wolfsburg forward was chosen as the inaugural winner of the female version of the Goal 50 as the best footballer on the planet for 2017
GoalReal MadridBarcelonaCR7 & winners of top awards in last 12 monthsWith the Goal 50 set to be unveiled next week, we take a look back at all the major award winners since Cristiano Ronaldo lifted last year's prize
GettyVideoReal MadridCR7 or Messi? Music stars give My Goal 50 picksAhead of Tuesday's Goal's annual award for the best players of the past year, Lethal Bizzle and Devlin give their top five picks
Ben HaywardLaLigaPortugalThe 'little bee' who always cried - Ronaldo as a childGoal visits the Real Madrid forward's birthplace to discover how a shy child became the best player in the world
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeaguePogba accepts Goal 50 awardThe Manchester United midfielder was named as one of the best players of 2016, after an excellent season with Juventus and France
