Top 10 Footballers In The World For 2014: Messi, Ronaldo And Others Feature Among Best Of The Year

A memorable 2014 is almost at an end. It was a year that saw the cream rise to the top, with the world's best players, increasingly concentrated at Europe's biggest teams, enjoying success for their clubs and, at the World Cup, for their country. What follows is IBTimes' list of the top 10 players for 2014, based on their performances and achievements over the past 12 months rather than their pure ability and standing in the game.