Happy is surely an understatement as Ronaldo also said he's in the best period of his life receiving the Ballon d'Or a month after his contract with Madrid was extended until 2021, keeping him in Spain until he is 36 years old. It has been an up-and-down season so far for CR7, but he couldn't have done much better in the previous one.

In total he played 55 matches, with 30 appearances in La Liga, 12 in the champions League, and 13 for Portugal.

Ronaldo scored 51 goals in all competitions, 31 in La Liga, 7 in the Champions League, and 13 for the national team.

He scored the decisive penalty kick in a shootout against rival Atletico Madrid in the final of the Champions League, helping the Real win their second title in three seasons and record 11th overall.

But it was with Portugal that Ronaldo achieved one of his greatest feats, helping his nation win its maiden European title after several close calls, including a runner-up finish at home in 2004 when they lost to Greece.

It was the first major international trophy for both Ronaldo and Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins fourth Ballon D'or Award