Who is the best soccer player in the world?

Although open to opinion, Argentinian forward Lionel Messi is widely considered to be the best soccer player in the world. Having won the World Player of the Year award four times, Barcelona's Messi is often regarded as the best player on the planet.

Although many believe Messi to be the best soccer player in the world, there are some who think Cristiano Ronaldo outranks Messi when it comes to the top player in world soccer. The Real Madrid striker has also won the World Player of the Year Award, too, and is one of the most entertaining players on the planet.