Following their outstanding performances over the past year, Nigerian footballers William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Paul Onuachu, and Asisat Oshoala have been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Best Awards.
The list of nominees, released by FIFA on Friday, includes the Nigerian stars in prominent categories. Lookman and Ekong have both been nominated for the Team of the Year, while Onuachu, a Southampton forward, received a nomination for the Puskás Award. Meanwhile, Oshoala is a contender for the Marta Award.
Additionally, the FIFA Fan Award will be determined entirely by public vote, while the recipient of the FIFA Fair Play Award will be selected by an expert panel.
FIFA MARTA AWARD
(Best goal by a female footballer)
- Asisat Oshoala
Barcelona v. Benfica | UEFA Women’s Champions League | 14 Nov 2023 - Delphine Cascarino
Olympique Lyonnais v. Benfica | UEFA Women’s Champions League | 27 Mar 2024 - Marina Hegering
Essen v. Wolfsburg | Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga | 29 Jan 2024 - Sakina Karchaoui
France v. Sweden | UEFA Women’s EURO qualifying | 12 Jul 2024 - Paulina Krumbiegel
Duisburg v. Hoffenheim | Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga | 02 Feb 2024 - Marta
Brazil v. Jamaica | Friendly | 01 Jun 2024 - Nina Matejić
Serbia v. England | UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship | 17 Jul 2024 - Beth Mead
Arsenal v. West Ham | Barclays Women’s Super League | 26 Nov 2023 - Giuseppina Moraca
Lazio v. Bologna | Divisione Serie B Femminile | 15 Oct 2023 - Mayra Pelayo
Mexico v. USA | Concacaf W Gold Cup | 27 Feb 2024 - Trinity Rodman
USA v. Japan | Olympics | 03 Aug 2024
The Best FIFA Women’s Player Nominees
- Aitana Bonmatí (Spain), Barcelona
- Barbra Banda (Zambia), Shanghai Shengli/Orlando Pride
- Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway), Barcelona
- Keira Walsh (England), Barcelona
- Khadija Shaw (Jamaica), Manchester City
- Lauren Hemp (England), Manchester City
- Lindsey Horan (USA), Olympique Lyonnais
- Lucy Bronze (England), Barcelona/Chelsea
- Mallory Swanson (USA), Chicago Red Stars
- Mariona Caldentey (Spain), Barcelona/Arsenal
- Naomi Girma (USA), San Diego Wave
- Ona Batlle (Spain), Barcelona
- Salma Paralluelo (Spain), Barcelona
- Sophia Smith (USA), Portland Thorns
- Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi), Paris Saint-Germain/Olympique Lyonnais
- Trinity Rodman (USA), Washington Spirit
The Best FIFA Men’s Player Nominees
- Dani Carvajal (Spain), Real Madrid
- Erling Haaland (Norway), Manchester City
- Federico Valverde (Uruguay), Real Madrid
- Florian Wirtz (Germany), Bayer Leverkusen
- Jude Bellingham (England), Real Madrid
- Kylian Mbappé (France), Paris Saint-Germain/Real Madrid
- Lamine Yamal (Spain), Barcelona
- Lionel Messi (Argentina), Inter Miami
- Rodri (Spain), Manchester City
- Toni Kroos (Germany), Real Madrid (retired)
- Vinícius Jr. (Brazil), Real Madrid
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach Nominees
- Arthur Elias (Brazil), Brazil
- Elena Sadiku (Sweden), Celtic
- Emma Hayes (England), Chelsea/USA
- Futoshi Ikeda (Japan), Japan
- Gareth Taylor (England), Manchester City
- Jonatan Giráldez (Spain), Barcelona/Washington Spirit
- Sandrine Soubeyrand (France), Paris FC
- Sonia Bompastor (France), Olympique Lyonnais/Chelsea
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Nominees
- Carlo Ancelotti (Italy), Real Madrid
- Lionel Scaloni (Argentina), Argentina
- Luis de la Fuente (Spain), Spain
- Pep Guardiola (Spain), Manchester City
- Xabi Alonso (Spain), Bayer Leverkusen
The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper Nominees
- Alyssa Naeher (USA), Chicago Red Stars
- Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany), Chelsea/NJ/NY Gotham
- Ayaka Yamashita (Japan), INAC Kobe Leonessa/Manchester City
- Cata Coll (Spain), Barcelona
- Mary Earps (England), Manchester United/Paris Saint-Germain
The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Nominees
- Andriy Lunin (Ukraine), Real Madrid
- David Raya (Spain), Arsenal
- Ederson (Brazil), Manchester City
- Emiliano Martínez (Argentina), Aston Villa
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy), Paris Saint-Germain
- Mike Maignan (France), AC Milan
- Unai Simón (Spain), Athletic Club
FIFA PUSKÁS AWARD
(Best goal by a male footballer)
- Paul Onuachu
Trabzonspor v. Konyaspor | Trendyol Süper Lig | 10 Nov 2023 - Alejandro Garnacho
Everton v. Manchester United | Premier League | 26 Nov 2023 - Mohammed Kudus
West Ham United v. Freiburg | UEFA Europa League | 14 Mar 2024 - Federico Dimarco
Inter Milan v. Frosinone | Serie A Enilive | 12 Nov 2023 - Jaden Philogene
Rotherham United v. Hull City | English Football League Championship | 13 Feb 2024 - Denis Omedi
KCCA v. Kitara | FUFA Super 8 tournament | 06 Aug 2024 - Michaell Chirinos
Costa Rica v. Honduras | Concacaf Nations League | 23 Mar 2024 - Walter Bou
Lanús v. Tigre | Torneo Betano 2024 | 04 Aug 2024 - Yassine Benzia
Algeria v. South Africa | FIFA Series | 26 Mar 2024 - Terry Antonis
Melbourne City v. Western Sydney Wanderers | A-League Men | 12 Mar 2024 - Hassan Al Haydos
Qatar v. China PR | AFC Asian Cup | 22 Jan 2024
