Lookman, Troost-Ekong nominated for 2024 Best FIFA Men’s 11 (FULL LIST)

Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have earned nominations for the prestigious 2024 FIFA FIFPro Men’s 11.

Lookman is listed in the attackers’ category, joining Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Tottenham’s Harry Kane, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and 14 others.

Meanwhile, Troost-Ekong is a contender in the defenders’ category, competing against Arsenal duo Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba, among 19 others.

The final team selection will be determined through votes cast by fans worldwide.

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Rising Profiles
Lookman, who was ranked 14th at the 2024 Ballon d’Or, has been in exceptional form for both club and country. The 27-year-old, recently nominated for the Globe Soccer Awards, is also a frontrunner for the African Player of the Year title.

Troost-Ekong’s inclusion in the Best Defender category places him alongside elite names like Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, Achraf Hakimi, Manuel Akanji, and Jonathan Tah.

Spotlight on African Stars
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala has also made headlines with her nomination for the Marta Award. This recognition follows her spectacular acrobatic goal for Barcelona Femeni against Benfica in the Women’s Champions League.

Other notable African contenders include Malawi’s Tabitha Chawinga and Zambia’s Barbra Banda, both vying for African Women’s Player of the Year.

Additionally, Algeria’s Yassine Benzia has been shortlisted for the Puskas Award for his stunning goal against South Africa.

The Voting Process
Fans can cast their votes on FIFA’s official website, with voting equally weighted between fans, national team captains, coaches, and media representatives.

The winners will be unveiled in the upcoming Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony, celebrating excellence in football.

Key Nominees for The Best FIFA Awards
Best FIFA Men’s Player

Dani Carvajal (Spain), Real Madrid
Erling Haaland (Norway), Manchester City
Lionel Messi (Argentina), Inter Miami
Kylian Mbappe (France), PSG/Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham (England), Real Madrid
Best FIFA Women’s Player

Aitana Bonmati (Spain), Barcelona
Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi), PSG/Olympique Lyonnais
Barbra Banda (Zambia), Orlando Pride
Sophia Smith (USA), Portland Thorns
Best FIFA Men’s Coach

Carlo Ancelotti (Italy), Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola (Spain), Manchester City
Lionel Scaloni (Argentina), Argentina
Best FIFA Women’s Coach

Emma Hayes (England), Chelsea
Jonatan Giraldez (Spain), Barcelona
Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper

Ederson (Brazil), Manchester City
Emiliano Martinez (Argentina), Aston Villa
Mike Maignan (France), AC Milan
Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper

Mary Earps (England), Manchester United/PSG
Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany), Chelsea
Fans around the globe eagerly await the ceremony, which promises to honor the finest talents in football.