Get ready to cast your votes! FIFA has rolled out the red carpet for football fans worldwide with the announcement of nominees for the The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024. This gala is set to honor the magnificent athletes who dazzled on the pitch over the past year in both men’s and women’s football, across club and international levels. Let the showdown begin!
Voting Opens: A Fan’s Influence
Football enthusiasts can now dive into the action on FIFA.com, where voting is open across several prestigious categories. The voice of the fan resonates stronger than ever, as votes for The Best FIFA Men’s Player, The Best FIFA Women’s Player, and additional categories like The Best FIFA Men’s Coach and The Best FIFA Women’s Coach will carry weight equal to that of the captains and coaches of national teams, as well as media representatives. For fans tuning in from Spain, Juan Ignacio Gallardo, the director of MARCA, represents the media perspective in this esteemed vote.
In a pioneering twist, the FIFA Fan Award will be determined entirely by the fans’ choices. Meanwhile, a select panel will award the coveted FIFA Fair Play Award. Not to miss out, the legendary Marta Award and the iconic FIFA Puskas Award will also see nominations judged by both fans and a distinguished group of FIFA Legends.
New Features: Empowering the Fans
One of the standout features of this year’s awards is the fans’ ability to help select The Best FIFA Men’s XI and The Best FIFA Women’s XI. A list of 77 nominees, featuring top defenders, midfielders, forwards, and goalkeepers, will allow fans to craft their all-star teams, matching them against the expert panel’s choices. This unprecedented collaboration makes the fans the heart of the selection process!
Additionally, the FIFA Puskas Award will celebrate the brightest goal-scoring moments in men’s football, while introducing the Marta Award, honoring the best goal in women’s football globally—a fitting tribute to the Brazilian powerhouse.
Fans should mark their calendars: the deadline for voting on FIFA.com is set for 23:59 (CET) on December 10, with award details available on the FIFA Digital Hub.
Nominees Take the Spotlight: Women’s Categories
Aitana Bonmati (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 Lyon
Trinity Rodman (USA), Washington Spirit
Nominees Take the Spotlight: Men’s Categories
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 Mbappe (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)
Vinicius Jr. (Brazil), Real Madrid
Coaches in the Limelight
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach nominees
Arthur Elias (Brazil), Brazil
Elena Sadiku (Sweden), Celtic
Emma Hayes (England), Chelsea/United States
Futoshi Ikeda (Japan), Japan
Gareth Taylor (England), Manchester City
Jonatan Giraldez (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
Goalkeepers Ready to Shine
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
Nominees for The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper
Andriy Lunin (Ukraine), Real Madrid
David Raya (Spain), Arsenal
Ederson (Brazil), Manchester City
Emiliano Martinez (Argentina), Aston Villa
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy), Paris Saint-Germain
Mike Maignan (France), AC Milan
Unai Simon (Spain), Athletic Club
