Victor Osimhen Nominated For another Prestigious Award

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been nominated for another prestigious award.

The Napoli striker has been named in the 12-man nomination list for the best FIFA men’s player award for his performance over the last 12 months.
He was named alongside Arsenal Midfielder Declan Rice, Manchester City Stars Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri.

Osimhen recorded 31 goals in all competitions for Napoli last season and also helped the Italian outfit scoop the league title.
The 24-year-old is also in the running for the Ballon D’or alongside 29 others.

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The award was formally known as FIFA world player of the year and FIFA Ballon D’or but has been called the best FIFA men’s player of the year since 2016.

Others included in the shortlist include Osimhen Napoli teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, another City’s quartet of Bernardo Silva, Julian Alvarez, IIkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne.

England international Declan Rice, and former Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, completed the 12-man official shortlist – the public can vote for their top three choices on FIFA website.  

The qualification period for the Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 runs from 19 December 2022 to 20 August 2023 (it does not include the FIFA World Cup 2022).