The nominees for the 2024 FIFA Best Awards have been announced, highlighting exceptional performances across men’s football. Manchester City’s Rodri and Erling Haaland are the only Premier League players shortlisted for the Best FIFA Men’s Player award. Their nomination follows Manchester City’s incredible achievement of winning four consecutive English top-flight league titles. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham, now a key player for Real Madrid, has also been nominated. At just 21, Bellingham hopes to become the first Englishman to win this prestigious award. The list is dominated by players based in Spain, with Lionel Messi, the 2023 winner, as the sole nominee playing outside Europe, representing Inter Miami in the United States. The competition includes Real Madrid stars like Vinicius Jr., Federico Valverde, and young talents like Lamine Yamal of Barcelona.
The race for the Best FIFA Men’s Coach award is equally competitive, featuring managers from different leagues and countries. Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, the reigning Coach of the Year, has been nominated again, following his team’s extraordinary dominance in domestic and European competitions. His rivals for the accolade include Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid, whose tactical brilliance continues to make waves, and Lionel Scaloni, who led Argentina to glory in international tournaments. Xabi Alonso, guiding Bayer Leverkusen to remarkable performances, and Luis de la Fuente, Spain’s national team coach, round out the list. These managers have not only achieved significant milestones but have also showcased strategic mastery that sets them apart in the footballing world.
The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper nominees reflect top performances between the posts. The Premier League is represented by David Raya (Arsenal), Ederson (Manchester City), and Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), who have delivered standout performances in club and international competitions. Joining them are European-based goalkeepers such as Gianluigi Donnarumma of PSG, Mike Maignan of AC Milan, Unai Simon of Athletic Bilbao, and Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin. The FIFA Best Awards, determined by an equal vote split among fans, national team captains and coaches, and media representatives, celebrate excellence across all football categories. These nominations underscore the immense talent and dedication that drive the sport, as fans eagerly await the final results.
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