The FIFA The Best Football Awards 2024 nominees have been unveiled, celebrating the top players, coaches, and teams in men’s and women’s football. Among the star-studded list is Lionel Messi, fresh off his debut season with Inter Miami, aiming to secure yet another accolade. Fans can now cast their votes for various categories on FIFA.com, with the deadline set for December 10.
This year’s awards bring an interactive twist, with fans contributing to key categories such as The Best FIFA Men’s Player,The Best FIFA Women’s Player, and the FIFA Fan Award. The fan vote holds equal weight to those of national team captains, coaches, and media representatives, emphasizing the global nature of the sport.
Notable nominees for The Best FIFA Men’s Player include Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and rising star Jude Bellingham. On the women’s side, Spain’s World Cup hero Aitana Bonmatí leads the contenders, joined by Lindsey Horan, Salma Paralluelo, and Mallory Swanson.
New features and exciting categories
For the first time, fans can participate in selecting the FIFA FIFPRO Men’s and Women’s World 11, adding to the excitement. Other awards include the Marta Award, recognizing excellence in women’s football, and the FIFA Puskás Award for the year’s best goal.
The Best FIFA Goalkeeper and Coach awards also return, highlighting standout achievements in the past year. Names like Pep Guardiola, Lionel Scaloni, and Emma Hayes feature prominently among the coaching nominees.
Messi and the competition
Lionel Messi remains a fan favorite, but faces stiff competition from Mbappé and Haaland, who have had remarkable seasons in Europe. For women’s football, Bonmatí, fresh from leading Spain to World Cup glory, is poised to shine, but faces challenges from standout players like Keira Walsh and Sophia Smith.
Fans have until December 10 to cast their votes on FIFA.com. The winners will be announced in a highly anticipated ceremony early next year, celebrating the best in football talent and achievements.
As anticipation builds, the FIFA The Best Awards 2024 promise to deliver another unforgettable celebration of the beautiful game.