Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for player of the year.
Barcelona and Argentina's Lionel Messi has claimed the honours over the past three years but had to make way for his La Liga rival, despite his 43 goals in as many matches last year.
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery was the other player in the running but the France international was also to be disappointed.
Pele's place in football history was also recognised after he won the inaugural Ballon d'Or Prix d'honnneur award.
The Brazilian master was ineligible for the award during his playing career, which at the time was limited to players plying their trade in Europe.
FIFA inaugurated the world footballer of the year award in 1991 and with world football's governing body amalgamating their award with the Ballon d'or in 2010, the decision was made to honour Pele.
Nadine Angerer was named Women's player of the year for her part in Germany's 2013 European Championship wining side.
The 35-year-old saved two penalties in the final on 28 July 28 and was named player of the match following her side's 1-0 win over Norway.
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