FIFA Announces Shortlist for Best Player Awards
Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati, Jennifer Hermoso, and Linda Caicedo are among the finalists for the prestigious awards.
- FIFA has announced the shortlist for the Best Men's Player award for 2023, which includes Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi.
- Haaland had a standout season, helping Manchester City win the Champions League, English Premier League, and FA Cup.
- Messi and Mbappe won the French league with Paris Saint-Germain before Messi moved to Inter Miami and helped the team win the Leagues Cup.
- The shortlist for the Women's Best Player includes Aitana Bonmati and Jennifer Hermoso from Spain, both 2023 World Cup winners, and Linda Caicedo from Colombia.
- The winners will be announced on January 15, 2023, in London.
BBC 
CNA 
FOX Sports 
ESPN 
Washington Post 
Associated Press 
