Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024, which will take place on December 17, 2024, at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar. This year’s ceremony marks the ninth edition of this prestigious event, where FIFA will honor the top players, coaches, and moments of the year.
The Best FIFA: A Stage for Football’s Finest
This year’s awards coincide with several notable milestones, including the 20th anniversary of the Aspire Academy and the eve of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. The event promises to be a star-studded gala dinner, featuring the FIFA President, FIFA Legends, and dignitaries from around the world.
The winners of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 will be determined through a voting system that gives equal weight to the opinions of fans, national team captains and coaches, and media representatives. Fans will also play a crucial role in selecting the Best FIFA Men’s 11 and Best FIFA Women’s 11, creating dream teams from the world’s top players.
The Road to Victory
Meet the Nominees
Here are the nominees for some of the top awards:
The Best FIFA Men’s Player
1. Lionel Messi (Argentina/Inter Miami)
2. Kylian Mbappé (France/Paris Saint-Germain, now at Real Madrid)
3. Jude Bellingham (England/Real Madrid)
4. Vinícius Júnior (Brazil/Real Madrid)
5. Rodri (Spain/Manchester City)
6. Erling Haaland (Norway/Manchester City)
7. Toni Kroos (Germany/Real Madrid, retired)
8. Lamine Yamal (Spain/Barcelona)
9. Federico Valverde (Uruguay/Real Madrid)
10. Dani Carvajal (Spain/Real Madrid)
11. Florian Wirtz (Germany/Bayer Leverkusen)
The Best FIFA Women’s Player
1. Aitana Bonmatí (Spain/Barcelona)
2. Alexia Putellas (Spain/Barcelona)
3. Salma Paralluelo (Spain/Barcelona)
4. Kadidiatou Diani (France/Olympique Lyonnais)
5. Lauren James (England/Chelsea)
6. Sam Kerr (Australia/Chelsea)
7. Mary Fowler (Australia/Manchester City)
8. Sophia Smith (USA/Portland Thorns)
9. Millie Bright (England/Chelsea)
10. Trinity Rodman (USA/Washington Spirit)
11. Megan Rapinoe (USA/OL Reign)
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach
1. Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
2. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
3. Lionel Scaloni (Argentina National Team)
4. Luis de la Fuente (Spain National Team)
5. Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen)
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach
1. Emma Hayes (Chelsea Women/USA National Team)
2. Jonatan Giráldez (Barcelona Women)
3. Futoshi Ikeda (Japan Women’s National Team)
4. Sonia Bompastor (Lyon Women)
5. Gareth Taylor (Manchester City Women)
The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper
1. Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid)
2. Ederson (Manchester City)
3. David Raya (Arsenal)
4. Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa)
5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain)
6. Mike Maignan (Milan)
7. Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao)
The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper
1. Mary Earps (England/Manchester United)
2. Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany/Chelsea)
3. Christiane Endler (Chile/Olympique Lyonnais)
4. Sandra Paños (Spain/Barcelona)
5. Stephanie Labbé (Canada/Paris Saint-Germain)
A Global Celebration
The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 will be a celebration of excellence, passion, and unforgettable moments that unite football fans around the world. Fans are invited to participate in the voting process, making this a truly global celebration. Stay tuned for the ceremony on December 17, 2024, in Doha, Qatar!
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