The FIFA The Best Awards 2024 will honour the year’s top football talents at a star-studded gala in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday. The ceremony will unveil the best men’s and women’s players, as well as other prestigious awards, making the evening a celebration of world football.
Eleven greats are in the running for the Best Men’s Player award, including established legends and rising stars:
Perennial favourite Lionel Messi is aiming to add another accolade to his decorated career.
2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri is highlighting his role as Manchester City’s central midfielder.
Emerging talents like Barcelona’s 17-year-old Lamine Yamal are showing the future of football.
Other nominees include Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Federico Valverde, Florian Wirtz and Toni Kroos, who retired after Euro 2024.
The Best Player award will also be announced, with last year’s winner and FC Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí among the 16 nominees. Her remarkable performances have once again earned her a place on the shortlist.