Robert Lewandoski has beaten Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to grab the FIFA Best Award after a phenomenal season with Bayern Munich.

The forward inspired Bayern Munich to a domestic and European clean sweep, topping the scoring charts in both the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League with 55 goals in just 47 games.

The Polish beat last year’s winner, Lionel Messi after votes were decided by nominations from national team captains and head coaches, an online ballot of fans and 200 media representatives.

The player appreciated the recognition of his efforts and expressed his joy for holding same accolade that defined Messi and Ronaldo and longed to continue his fine form.

"If you win such an award and share that title with Messi and Ronaldo, that is unbelievable and it means so much to me," Lewandowski said.

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"A long time ago, I remember I was longing for something like this and now I can win such and award. This really means, regardless of where you come from, all that matters is what you put into it."

The 32-year old has picked up this season with16 goals in 14 games for Bayern as they are second in the Bundesliga, one point adrift of Leverkusen who are on 28.

Elsewhere, Manchester City defender, Lucy Bronze won the Best Women’s Player Award as Manuel Neuer won the best men's goalkeeper award, beating Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak and Liverpool's Alisson to the recognition.

Spurs Son Heung Min’s superb solo effort goal against Burnley last season won the Puskas Award with four of the Reds players featured in the Fifa Fifpro Men's Team of the Year – Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold Virgil Van Dijk and Thiago Alcantara.