Messi, Mbappé and Haaland up for FIFA best player. Bonmatí, Hermoso and Caicedo women's finalists
FIFA’s player of the year awards are up for grabs with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland on the men’s shortlist
By KEN MAGUIRE
Published - Jan 15, 2024, 02:44 PM ET
Last Updated - Jan 15, 2024, 02:44 PM EST
LONDON (AP) — FIFA's player of the year awards are up for grabs Monday with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland on the men's shortlist.
The women’s award finalists are 2023 World Cup winners Aitana Bonmatí and Jenni Hermoso of Spain, plus Linda Caicedo of Colombia.
“The Best” awards represent FIFA’s version of the older and more prestigious Ballon d’Or prize. Winners are determined through voting by a global panel of national team coaches and captains, selected journalists, plus fans online.
The awards ceremony at the Hammersmith Apollo theater in west London includes men's and women's awards for best coach, best goalkeeper and the Puskas Award for best goal.
