The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has released its list of nominees for the 2024 awards.
Among the 30 players vying for the top spot is last year’s winner, Erling Haaland, the Norwegian forward who plays for Manchester City.
Notably, two Nigerian stars, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, have made the prestigious list.
Lookman, also on the Ballon d’Or shortlist, has had an outstanding 2024. His performances helped Atalanta secure their first European title, and he netted three goals that carried the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
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Osimhen has been equally impressive, contributing to Nigeria’s AFCON final run and maintaining a double-digit goal tally for Napoli. He has continued his strong form at his new club, Galatasaray.
The IFFHS (International Federation of Football History & Statistics) awards recognize the best football players, coaches, and teams worldwide based on their performances over the year. These awards cover various categories such as Best Men’s Player, Best Women’s Player, Best Goalkeeper, and more. The winners are chosen based on statistical data and individual achievements, making it one of the prestigious honours in football.
Full List of IFFHS 2024 Award Nominees:
Ademola Lookman
Victor Osimhen.
Jude Bellingham
Kylian Mbappe
Erling Haaland
Phil Foden
Bukayo Saka
Jamal Musiala
Florian Wirtz
Rodri
Lamine Yamal
Declan Rice
Martin Odegaard
Harry Kane
Cole Palmer
Ruben Dias
William Saliba
Nico Williams
Toni Kroos
Dani Olmo
Dani Carvajal
Fabian Ruiz
Cody Gakpo
Vinicius Junior
Federico Valverde
Rodrygo
Lautaro Martinez
James Rodriguez
Achraf Hakimi
Alphonso Davies