he nominations for the FIFA Best Player Award 2023 have been announced, with football stars Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland among the contenders. Last year’s winner, Lionel Messi, has been nominated again after showcasing excellent form with MLS club Inter Miami.
On the women’s side, Aitana Bonmati, the player of the tournament during the Women’s World Cup, and her Spanish teammate Jenni Hermoso are among the nominees for the FIFA Best Player award. Notably, six players from Manchester City’s treble-winning squad have also been named in the men’s category.
The women’s Best Player nominees are:
- Aitana Bonmati (ESP)
- Linda Caicedo (COL)
- Rachel Daly (ENG)
- Kadidiatou Diani (FRA)
- Caitlin Foord (AUS)
- Mary Fowler (AUS)
- Alex Greenwood (ENG)
- Jenni Hermoso (ESP)
- Lindsey Horan (USA)
- Amanda Ilestedt (SWE)
- Lauren James (ENG)
- Sam Kerr (AUS)
- Mapi Leon (ESP)
- Hinata Miyazawa (JPN)
- Salma Paralluelo (ESP)
- Keira Walsh (ENG)
The men’s Best Player nominees are:
- Julian Alvarez (ARG)
- Marcelo Brozovic (CRO)
- Kevin De Bruyne (BEL)
- Ilkay Gundogan (GER)
- Erling Haaland (NOR)
- Rodri (ESP)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (GEO)
- Kylian Mbappe (FRA)
- Lionel Messi (ARG)
- Victor Osimhen (NGR)
- Declan Rice (ENG)
- Bernardo Silva (POR)
In the women’s coaching category, the nominees for Best Coach are:
- Peter Gerhardsson (SWE)
- Jonatan Giraldez (ESP)
- Tony Gustavsson (SWE)
- Emma Hayes (ENG)
- Sarina Wiegman (NED)
For the men’s coaching category, the nominees for Best Coach are:
- Pep Guardiola (ESP)
- Simone Inzaghi (ITA)
- Ange Postecoglou (AUS)
- Luciano Spalletti (ITA)
- Xavi (ESP)
The awards recognize outstanding achievements in football for both players and coaches. While Lionel Messi looks to defend his title as Best Player, the competition is fierce with standout players and coaches from around the world.