Have a look at he Best FIFA Men’s Player Awards 2023 power rankings, know who are the potential player to win this year’s footballing award
There are numerous award ceremonies for football, which adds to the sport’s excitement and appeal. Football is liked by many people. The Best FIFA Men’s Player trophy is one of such honours.
The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 men’s player of the year power rankings, favorites and nominees list
Following Argentina’s victory in the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi was named the Best FIFA Men’s Player for the year 2022 on Monday, February 27.
The following players have been named as 2023’s Best FIFA Men’s Player nominees:
- Julián Álvarez (Manchester City)
- Marcelo Brozović (Al-Nassr)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
- İlkay Gündoğan (FC Barcelona)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- Rodri (Manchester City)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)
- Kylian Mbappé (PSG)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
- Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
- Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award 2023 Power Rankings
1. Lionel Messi
In addition to winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi had a fantastic year in 2022, earning the title of Best FIFA Men’s Player. Messi has contributed two assists and five goals to PSG in 2023. Lionel Messi committed to playing for Inter Miami, and so far, he has excelled there. He won the Leagues Cup with Miami.
2. Kylian Mbappe
The 23-year-old came in second place for the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year 2022 award. On Wednesday, it was reported that Mbappe has made the Ballon d’Or 2023 shortlist.
3. Erling Haaland
Even while he might not take home the trophy or the Ballon d’Or this year, he will in the future. In the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award 2022, Haaland came in fifth place. Haaland received the PFA and UEFA Player of the Year 2023 awards. As of Wednesday, Haaland has been shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or 2023.
4. Kevin de Bruyne
He can undoubtedly be regarded as the award’s favourite. De Bruyne came in second place for the Ballon d’Or 2022 and tenth place for the Best FIFA Men’s Player 2022 list.
5. Robert Lewandowski
The 33-year-old is well recognised for his ability to score goals. Lewandowski was fourth in the 2022 Ballon d’Or rankings and made the shortlist for the Best FIFA Men’s Player award. The 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or in 2023 include Lewandowski.
6. Jude Bellingham
The results of the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award 2022 ranked Bellingham 13th. After losing to Chelsea in the round of 16 and being eliminated from the competition, Bellingham’s 2022–23 Champions League journey with Borussia Dortmund came to an end.
7. Julián Álvarez
Julian Alvarez had a remarkable 2022, winning the World Cup with Argentina and continuing his stellar play for Manchester City. The young man placed seventh in the Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year 2022 competition. The 2023 Ballon d’Or candidates were announced on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, and Alvarez has been shortlisted.
8. Victor Osimhen
During Napoli’s Serie A championship-winning season, Victor Osimhen was a key player. After Napoli won their first championship in 33 years, he will be revered as a hero for the rest of time. Osimhen has been selected for the Ballon d’Or 2023 short list.
9. Rodri
Rodri was a key contributor to not just Manchester City’s treble-winning season but also Spain’s victory in the UEFA Nations League. In both finals, he was named MVP. Rodri has been selected for the Ballon d’Or 2023 shortlist.
10. Josko Gvardiol
Gvardiol and Croatia lost to Argentina in the World Cup semifinals, which led to the eventual winner of the tournament winning. Third place ultimately went to Croatia. The Ballon d’Or shortlist for 2023 includes Gvardiola among the 30 nominees.