FIFA The Best. The renowned nominees for the title of the best football player of the year are known

FIFA has announced the contenders for the title of the best player of the year among men and women.

In the men's category, the nominees contending for the award are Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland. Lionel Messi claimed the title in Ligue 1 before making a move to Inter Miami, where he also secured silverware - the League Cup. In the final, they triumphed over Nashville in a penalty shootout, concluding 10:9. Kylian Mbappé reached the World Cup final, earning the accolade of the tournament's best striker and winning Ligue 1. Erling Haaland achieved a treble with Manchester City.

Aitana Bonmatí and Jennifer Hermoso emerged victorious in the Women's World Cup with the Spanish national team. Furthermore, they clinched the Spanish championship and the Champions League.

Among women, the contenders for the title of the best player are Aitana Bonmatí, Linda Kaisvedo, and Jennifer Hermoso. Aitana Bonmatí and Jennifer Hermoso emerged victorious in the Women's World Cup with the Spanish national team. Furthermore, they clinched the Spanish championship and the Champions League.

The best football players of 2023 are determined by national team head coaches, captains, journalists, and fans who vote on the FIFA website. Player performances from December 19, 2022, to August 20, 2023, are taken into account, excluding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The winner will be announced at the ceremony on January 15, 2024, in London.