Overview
- The men's player list features 11 nominees, including Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Pedri, with PSG the most-represented club through Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes.
- Spain and Barcelona dominate the women’s player field, as Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Mariona Caldentey, Patri Guijarro and Clàudia Pina are among 17 nominees.
- Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is shortlisted for best men’s coach alongside Mikel Arteta, Luis Enrique, Hansi Flick, Enzo Maresca, Roberto Martínez and Arne Slot, following Mexico’s Nations League and Gold Cup titles.
- Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez is among eight contenders for best men’s goalkeeper, joining Alisson Becker, Thibaut Courtois, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manuel Neuer, David Raya, Yann Sommer and Wojciech Szczęsny.
- The FIFA Fan Award nominees are Alejandro Ciganotto, Manolo ‘el del Bombo’ (posthumous) and the fans of Zakho, with FIFA to confirm the awards ceremony date.