Mohamed Salah and Ronaldo are among the nominees for the best award

Mohamed Salah and Ronaldo are among the nominees for the best award

November 30, 2024 Catherine Williams News

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced the candidates for the 2024 World Player of the Year (The Best) award. A total of 11 players are on the list. Notably, Mohamed Salah from Egypt, Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, and Robert Lewandowski from Poland are missing from the lineup.

The candidates for the best player award include:

1. Dani Carvajal (Spain) – Real Madrid
2. Erling Haaland (Norway) – Manchester City
3. Federico Valverde (Uruguay) – Real Madrid
4. Florian Wirtz (Germany) – Bayer Leverkusen
5. Jude Bellingham (England) – Real Madrid
6. Kylian Mbappe (France) – Paris Saint-Germain/Real Madrid
7. Lamine Yamal (Spain) – Barcelona
8. Lionel Messi (Argentina) – Inter Miami
9. Rodri (Spain) – Manchester City
10. Toni Kroos (Germany) – Real Madrid (now retired)
11. Vinicius Junior (Brazil) – Real Madrid

This list showcases players who have made significant contributions to their teams over the past year.

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