[FULL LIST] Oshoala, Paul Onuachu, Lookman others nominated for 2024 FIFA best awards

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Following their exceptional performances in the past year, Nigerian footballers William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Paul Onuachu, and Asisat Oshoala have been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Best awards.

The list of nominees was released by FIFA on Friday, with the Nigerian stars making notable appearances.

Lookman and Ekong were both nominated for the Team of the Year, while Onuachu, the Southampton attacker, received a nomination for the Puskas Award. Oshoala, on the other hand, is a contender for the Marta Award.

In addition, the FIFA Fan Award will be decided entirely by fans, and the recipient of the FIFA Fair Play Award will be chosen by an expert panel.

FIFA MARTA AWARD
(Best goal by a female footballer)

Asisat Oshoala
Barcelona v. Benfica | UEFA Women’s Champions League | 14 Nov 2023

Delphine Cascarino
Olympique Lyonnais v. Benfica | UEFA Women’s Champions League | 27 Mar 2024.

Marina Hegering
Essen v. Wolfsburg | Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga | 29 Jan 2024

Sakina Karchaoui
France v. Sweden | UEFA Women’s EURO qualifying | 12 Jul 2024

Paulina Krumbiegel
Duisburg v. Hoffenheim | Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga | 02 Feb 2024

Marta
Brazil v. Jamaica | Friendly | 01 Jun 2024

Nina Matejić
Serbia v. England | UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship | 17 Jul 2024

Beth Mead
Arsenal v. West Ham | Barclays Women’s Super League | 26 Nov 2023

Giuseppina Moraca
Lazio v. Bologna | Divisione Serie B Femminile | 15 Oct 2023

Mayra Pelayo
Mexico v. USA | Concacaf W Gold Cup | 27 Feb 2024

Trinity Rodman
USA v. Japan | Olympics | 03 Aug 2024

 

The Best FIFA Women’s Player nominees

Aitana Bonmati (Spain), Barcelona

Barbra Banda (Zambia), Shanghai Shengli/Orlando Pride

Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway), Barcelona

Keira Walsh (England), Barcelona

Khadija Shaw (Jamaica), Manchester City

Lauren Hemp (England), Manchester City

Lindsey Horan (USA), Olympique Lyonnais

Lucy Bronze (England), Barcelona/Chelsea

Mallory Swanson (USA), Chicago Red Stars

Mariona Caldentey (Spain), Barcelona/Arsenal

Naomi Girma (USA), San Diego Wave

Ona Batlle (Spain), Barcelona

Salma Paralluelo (Spain), Barcelona

Sophia Smith (USA), Portland Thorns

Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi), Paris Saint-Germain/Olympique Lyonnais

Trinity Rodman (USA), Washington Spirit

 

The Best FIFA Men’s Player nominees

Dani Carvajal (Spain), Real Madrid

Erling Haaland (Norway), Manchester City

Federico Valverde (Uruguay), Real Madrid

Florian Wirtz (Germany), Bayer Leverkusen

Jude Bellingham (England), Real Madrid

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

Lamine Yamal (Spain), Barcelona

Lionel Messi (Argentina), Inter Miami

Rodri (Spain), Manchester City

Toni Kroos (Germany), Real Madrid (now retired)

Vinicius Jr (Brazil), Real Madrid

 

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach nominees

Arthur Elias (Brazil), Brazil

Elena Sadiku (Sweden), Celtic

Emma Hayes (England), Chelsea/USA

Futoshi Ikeda (Japan), Japan

Gareth Taylor (England), Manchester City

Jonatan Giraldez (Spain), Barcelona/Washington Spirit

Sandrine Soubeyrand (France), Paris FC

Sonia Bompastor (France), Olympique Lyonnais/Chelsea

 

The Best FIFA Men’s Coach nominees

Carlo Ancelotti (Italy), Real Madrid

Lionel Scaloni (Argentina), Argentina

Luis de la Fuente (Spain), Spain

Pep Guardiola (Spain), Manchester City

Xabi Alonso (Spain), Bayer Leverkusen

 

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper nominees

Alyssa Naeher (USA), Chicago Red Stars

Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany), Chelsea/NJ/NY Gotham

Ayaka Yamashita (Japan), INAC Kobe Leonessa/Manchester City

Cata Coll (Spain), Barcelona

Mary Earps (England), Manchester United/Paris Saint-Germain

 

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper nominees

Andriy Lunin (Ukraine), Real Madrid

David Raya (Spain), Arsenal

Ederson (Brazil), Manchester City

Emiliano Martinez (Argentina), Aston Villa

Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy), Paris Saint-Germain

Mike Maignan (France), AC Milan

Unai Simon (Spain), Athletic Club

 

FIFA PUSKÁS AWARD

(The best goal by a male footballer)

Paul Onuachu
Trabzonspor v. Konyaspor | Trendyol Süper Lig | 10 Nov 2023

Alejandro Garnacho
Everton v. Manchester United | Premier League | 26 Nov 2023

Mohammed Kudus
West Ham United v. Freiburg | UEFA Europa League | 14 Mar 2024

Federico Dimarco
Inter Milan v. Frosinone | Serie A Enilive | 12 Nov 2023

Jaden Philogene
Rotherham United v. Hull City | English Football League Sky Bet Championship | 13 Feb 2024

Denis Omedi
KCCA v. Kitara | FUFA Super 8 tournament | 06 Aug 2024

Michaell Chirinos
Costa Rica v. Honduras | Concacaf Nations League presented by Qatar Airways | 23 Mar 2024

Walter Bou
Lanús v. Tigre | Torneo Betano 2024 | 04 Aug 2024

Yassine Benzia
Algeria v. South Africa | FIFA Series | 26 Mar 2024

Terry Antonis
Melbourne City v. Western Sydney Wanderers | Isuzu UTE A-League Men | 12 Mar 2024

Hassan Al Haydos
Qatar v. China PR | AFC Asian Cup | 22 Jan 2024