Here are the 77 players who are nominees for the highly anticipated The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024
FIFA has officially revealed the nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024, celebrating the standout performers from an exciting year in both women’s and men’s football at club and international levels.
Fans can now cast their votes on FIFA.com across several prestigious categories, including The Best FIFA Men’s Player, The Best FIFA Women’s Player, The Best FIFA Men’s Coach, The Best FIFA Women’s Coach, The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper, and The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper. The winners in these categories will be determined through an equal voting split between fans, national team captains and coaches, and media representatives.
The FIFA Fan Award, which honors the most passionate and inspiring fan moments, will be decided entirely by fan votes. Meanwhile, the FIFA Fair Play Award, recognizing outstanding sportsmanship, will be chosen by a dedicated expert panel.
For the newly introduced FIFA Marta Award, celebrating exceptional contributions to football, and the FIFA Puskás Award for the year’s best goal, voting will be equally divided between fans and a panel of FIFA Legends.
How are the winners for FIFA’s The Best Football Awards 2024 decided?
This year’s The Best FIFA Football Award introduces a significant change, allowing fans to directly participate in selecting The Best FIFA Men’s 11 and The Best FIFA Women’s 11. From a shortlist of 77 players comprising 22 defenders, 22 midfielders, 22 forwards, and 11 goalkeepers fans can assemble their ideal team using one of several tactical formations. Votes will be equally split between fans and an expert panel.
Additionally, the FIFA Puskás Award has been redefined to honor the scorer of the best goal in men’s football, irrespective of league or nationality. Meanwhile, the inaugural FIFA Marta Award, named after the legendary Brazilian footballer, will celebrate the best goal scored in women’s football across any competition worldwide.
Who are the players nominated for FIFA’s The Best Football awards 2024?
Here are the nominees for every category of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024:
Best Men’s Player
Dani Carvajal (Spain), Real MadridErling Haaland (Norway), Manchester CityFederico Valverde (Uruguay), Real MadridFlorian Wirtz (Germany), Bayer LeverkusenJude Bellingham (England), Real MadridKylian Mbappé (France), Paris Saint-Germain/Real MadridLamine Yamal (Spain), BarcelonaLionel Messi (Argentina), Inter MiamiRodri (Spain), Manchester CityToni Kroos (Germany), Real Madrid (retired)Vinícius Jr. (Brazil), Real Madrid
Best Women’s Player
Aitana Bonmatí (Spain), BarcelonaBarbra Banda (Zambia), Shanghai Shengli/Orlando PrideCaroline Graham Hansen (Norway), BarcelonaKeira Walsh (England), BarcelonaKhadija Shaw (Jamaica), Manchester CityLauren Hemp (England), Manchester CityLindsey Horan (USA), Olympique LyonnaisLucy Bronze (England), Barcelona/ChelseaMallory Swanson (USA), Chicago Red StarsMariona Caldentey (Spain), Barcelona/ArsenalNaomi Girma (USA), San Diego WaveOna Batlle (Spain), BarcelonaSalma Paralluelo (Spain), BarcelonaSophia Smith (USA), Portland ThornsTabitha Chawinga (Malawi), Paris Saint-Germain/Olympique LyonnaisTrinity Rodman (USA), Washington Spirit
Best Men’s Coach
Carlo Ancelotti (Italy), Real MadridPep Guardiola (Spain), Manchester CityJürgen Klopp (Germany), LiverpoolRoberto Mancini (Italy), Italy National TeamHansi Flick (Germany), Germany National Team
Best Women’s Coach
Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands), England National TeamEmma Hayes (England), ChelseaSonia Bompastor (France), Olympique LyonnaisVlatko Andonovski (USA), USA National TeamBev Priestman (Canada), Canada National Team
Best Men’s Goalkeeper
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium), Real MadridEderson (Brazil), Manchester CityEmiliano Martínez (Argentina), Aston Villa
Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany), ChelseaChristiane Endler (Chile), Olympique LyonnaisMary Earps (England), Manchester United
FIFA Puskás Award (Best Goal in Men’s Football)
Erling Haaland (Norway), Manchester CityLionel Messi (Argentina), Inter MiamiKylian Mbappé (France), Paris Saint-Germain/Real Madrid
FIFA Marta Award (Best Goal in Women’s Football)
Aitana Bonmatí (Spain), BarcelonaCaroline Graham Hansen (Norway), BarcelonaSophia Smith (USA), Portland Thorns
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