Barca pair Lionel Messi and Neymar made the final cut along with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
"I was aware that I could have been on the shortlist,” the Uruguayan striker confessed, “but I’m satisfied with the year I have had and with how I have helped my team. I am proud that two of the finalists are my team-mates. They deserve it because they are No.1 and No.2 in the world.
“I don’t know if it’s unfair that I’ve missed out on the podium, that’s a question for those that vote. I did all I could for the club and we won titles.”
