2024 FIFA Best Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 2024 FIFA The Best awards have been revealed by the football governing body ahead of the ceremony set for January 2025.

This prestigious award celebrates the exceptional performances of players throughout the year.

The Men’s Player of the Year category, the highlight of the awards, has sparked much discussion among football fans, with many questioning the inclusion of certain players they believe don’t deserve a spot.

Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, and Kylian Mbappe lead the way, with Manchester City duo Rodri and Erling Haaland included. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Toni Kroos (retired), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), and Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) are all vying to succeed Messi as the 2024 FIFA Men’s Player of the Year.

Meanwhile, in the Goalkeeper of the Year category, Manchester City’s Ederson will be hoping to defend his crown but faces competition from David Raya (Arsenal), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid), and Donnarumma (Paris Saint Germain).

Five managers have also been shortlisted for the Men’s Coach of the Year gong, including Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen), Ancelotti (Real Madrid), Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Luis Dela Fuente (Spain), and Scaloni (Argentina).

Several top stars will compete for The Best FIFA Men’s 11 Attacker of the Year, with renowned players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi leading the race.

The nomination for The Best FIFA Men’s 11 Midfielder of the Year is equally competitive, featuring prominent names such as Toni Kroos, Rodri, and Valverde.

Arsenal’s William Saliba, Manchester City’s Ruben Dias, and Carvajal are among the star-studded line-up for The Best 11 Defender of the Year.

Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus, Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, and Federico Di Marco (Inter Milan) are also top picks to nick the prestigious Puskas award.

Voting is officially done by fans, opened from now, and ends on December 10, 2024.