Introduction
The Best FIFA Football Awards are back for their eighth edition in 2023, and this year promises to be different. The awards aim to recognize the top stars in both men’s and women’s football over specific periods. For the men’s awards, the time frame is from December 19, 2022, to August 20, 2023, while the women’s awards consider performances from August 1, 2022, to August 20, 2023. This blog will provide you with all the essential details about the upcoming awards, including the list of nominees, voting procedures, and more.
The Nominees
Men’s Player of the Year
- Lionel Messi
- Erling Haaland
- Kylian Mbappe
- Declan Rice
- Victor Osimhen
Women’s Player of the Year
- Sam Kerr
- Jennifer Hermoso
- Lindsay Horan
- Linda Caicedo
- Hinata Miyazawa
Men’s Coach of the Year
- Pep Guardiola
- Simone Inzaghi
- Luciano Spalletti
- Xavi
- Ange Postecoglou
Women’s Coach of the Year
- Sarina Wiegman
- Emma Hayes
- Jonatan Giraldez
Voting Details
Voting for The Best Awards closes on October 6, while the voting for the Puskas Award closes on October 10. Fans can cast their votes on FIFA’s official website.
How to Watch
The awards ceremony will be available for live streaming on FIFA’s website and YouTube channel. The exact date for the ceremony has not yet been confirmed but will occur after the voting deadlines.
