UEFA says the three stars topped a Europe-wide poll of journalists who chose from a 10-player shortlist.The same 54-member panel picks a winner on Aug. 27 at the Champions League group draw in Monaco.
Messi and Ronaldo had a season-long duel for the Champions League scoring record and resume this season tied on 77 goals.
Suarez is nominated despite starting his season in late-October after serving a FIFA fan for biting at the World Cup.
The Uruguay forward scored the decisive goal in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Juventus in the Champions League final.
Five Juventus players were shortlisted.
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