FIFA announces nominees for 2024 FIFA Best Men’s Player

FIFA has officially announced the nominees for the 2024 FIFA Best Men’s Player award, with Rodri, Vinicius and Lamine Yamal included, including previous winner, Lionel Messi.

The award will be voted for by fans, current captains and coaches of all men’s national teams, as well as media representatives.

Full Nominees:

Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)

Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid)

Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)

Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid/Retired)

Kylian Mbappé (France, Paris Saint-Germain/Real Madrid)

Lionel Messi (Argentina, Inter Miami)

Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)

Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid)

Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)

Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen)

Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)

Notable miss from the list includes Ademola Lookman, Bukayo Saka, Lautaro Martinez and Cole Palmer.