FIFA unveil nominees for The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2024

FIFA has unveiled the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2024, recognising the exceptional talents that illuminated football this year.

The award will be determined by fan votes, input from national team captains and coaches, and media representatives.

Real Madrid are well represented, with Kylian Mbappe, Dani Carvajal, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Toni Kroos and Vinicius Jr all vying for the coveted award.

Bellingham is one of the top contenders after netting 23 goals and 11 assists to spearhead Los Blancos to the La Liga and Champions League double.

He was also pivotal as England reached the final of the 2024 European Championship.

Vinicius Jr, is also a prime candidate after a stellar domestic season in which he netted 24 goals and 11 assists. He scored a hat-trick to help beat Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.

The Brazilian felt robbed of the Ballon d’Or award, which went to Manchester City star Rodri and will hope to emerge victorious this time around.

Rodri is also up for this award and will look to pip Vinicius again. His teammate Erling Braut Haaland, who led Man City to their fifth consecutive Premier League title with his goals, is also in contention.

Emerging talents such as Florian Wirtz and Lamine Yamal have also earned their place on the shortlist after fantastic campaigns.

Full list of The Best FIFA Men’s Player nominees

• Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid)
• Erling Braut 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)
• Vinicius Jr (Brazil, Real Madrid)