In an exciting announcement, the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has revealed the nominees for the 2024 awards.
Among the 30 players competing for the title, which will see a new winner following 2023’s Erling Haaland of Manchester City, are Nigeria’s Super Eagles duo, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen.
Lookman, also a contender for the Ballon d’Or, has had an impressive year, leading Atalanta to their first European title and scoring three goals to help the Super Eagles reach the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Osimhen has similarly played a crucial role in Nigeria’s AFCON journey, netting double-digit goals for Napoli and making a strong impact at Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray.
The Nigerian stars will face off against other notable players, including Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Phil Foden.
Full Nominee List:
1. Jude Bellingham
2. Kylian Mbappe
3. Erling Haaland
4. Phil Foden
5. Bukayo Saka
6. Jamal Musiala
7. Florian Wirtz
8. Rodri
9. Lamine Yamal
10. Declan Rice
11. Martin Ødegaard
12. Harry Kane
13. Cole Palmer
14. Ruben Dias
15. William Saliba
16. Nico Williams
17. Toni Kroos
18. Dani Olmo
19. Dani Carvajal
20. Fabian Ruiz
21. Cody Gakpo
22. Vinicius Junior
23. Federico Valverde
24. Rodrigo
25. Lautaro Martinez
26. James Rodriguez
27. Achraf Hakimi
28. Alphonso Davies
29. Ademola Lookman
30. Victor Osimhen.
