The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023: Nominations, Predictions, Date and How To Vote
The nominations have been revealed for the upcoming The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023, featuring the likes of Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Rachel Daly, Jenni Hermoso, Pep Guardiola, and Sarina Wiegman in various different categories.
Below we run through what the awards are, when they take place, who has been nominated, and how you can vote.
We'll also be providing our own predictions for each category.
What is The Best FIFA Football Awards?
Not to be confused with the Ballon d'Or, The Best FIFA Football Awards is an annual awards show that bids to "honour the most outstanding members of the world's most popular sport".
There are various different awards up for grabs for best men's and women's player, coach, and goalkeeper, along with honours for the best goal, fair play, and fans.
The 2023 show will be the eighth edition.
When is The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023?
We are still waiting for a specific date for the 2023 awards. Last year's took place in February 2023, however, the upcoming edition is likely to be before the year is out, with voting closing in October.
The exact date will be displayed here once available.
How can I vote at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023?
There are four different voting categories which each contribute 25% of the overall vote:
- Media representatives vote
- National team coaches vote
- National team captains vote
- Public vote
Voting opened on Thursday 14th September and will run through until midnight CET on Friday 6th October.
You can cast your votes here: www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en
Who are The Best Men's Player 2023 Nominees?
12 players have been shortlisted to win The Best Men's Player, which has previously been won by Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Roberto Lewandowsi - all twice - and Luka Modric.
Messi is in the mix to grab a record third honour in 2023, having won in 2022 following Argetina's World Cup win. This time around he'll do battle with six Man City stars - including Ilkay Gundogan, now at Barcelona - while Declan Rice is England's solitary representative.
It is important to note that players are judged on their achievements during the period from 19th December 2022 to 20th August 2023, so this doesn't include the World Cup.
| Player | Club(s) | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Alvarez | Man City | Argentina |
| Marcelo Brozovic | Inter Milan/Al Nassr | Croatia |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Man City | Belgium |
| Ilkay Gundogan | Man City/Barcelona | Germany |
| Erling Haaland | Man City | Norway |
| Rodri | Man City | Spain |
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Napoli | Georgia |
| Kylian Mbappe | PSG | France |
| Lionel Messi | PSG/Inter Miami | Argentina |
| Victor Osimhen | Napoli | Nigeria |
| Declan Rice | West Ham/Arsenal | England |
| Bernardo Silva | Man City | Portugal |
Prediction: Erling Haaland
Who are The Best Women's Player 2023 Nominees?
A 16-strong cast are in contention for the Women's award.
There are four members of Spain's World Cup winning squad, including Jennifer Hermoso and Player of the Tournament Aitana Bonmati, plus four players from runners-up England.
Note that players are judged on their achievements from 1st August 2022 to 20th August 2023.
| Player | Club(s) | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Aitana Bonmati | Barcelona | Spain |
| Linda Caicedo | Deportivo Cali/Real Madrid | Colombia |
| Rachel Daly | Aston Villa | England |
| Kadidiatou Diani | PSG/Lyon | France |
| Caitlin Foord | Arsenal | Australia |
| Mary Fowler | Man City | Australia |
| Alex Greenwood | Man City | England |
| Jennifer Hermoso | CF Pachuca Femenil | Spain |
| Lindsey Horan | Lyon | USA |
| Amanda Ilestedt | PSG/Arsenal | Sweden |
| Lauren James | Chelsea | England |
| Sam Kerr | Chelsea | Australia |
| Mapi Leon | Barcelona | Spain |
| Hinata Miyazawa | Mynavi Sendai/Man Utd | Japan |
| Salma Paralluelo | Barcelona | Spain |
| Keira Walsh | Man City | England |
Prediction: Aitana Bonmati
Who are The Best Men's Coach 2023 Nominees?
Treble-winner Pep Guardiola will be looking to win the award for the first time having previously finished 2nd, 3rd, and 3rd again last year.
Ange Postecoglou is another treble-winner from his time at Celtic, Simone Inzaghi led Inter Milan to the Champions League final, Luciano Spalletti inspired Napoli to a long-awaited Serie A success, while Xavi won La Liga with Barcelona.
| Coach | Club(s) | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Pep Guardiola | Man City | Spain |
| Simone Inzaghi | Inter Miami | Italy |
| Ange Postecoglou | Celtic/Tottenham | Australia |
| Luciano Spalletti | Napoli/Italy National Team | Italy |
| Xavi | Barcelona | Spain |
Prediction: Pep Guardiola
Who are The Best Women's Coach 2023 Nominees?
Two-time winner Sarina Wiegman is back looking to defend the honour after winning in 2022.
The Lionesses boss will come up against Chelsea's double-winning manager Emma Hayes, Barcelona treble-winner Jonatan Giraldez, and international managers Peter Gerharsson (Sweden) and Tony Gustavsson (Australia), however there was no place for Spain's World Cup winner Jorge Vilda.
| Coach | Club | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Gerharsson | Sweden | Sweden |
| Jonatan Giraldez | Barcelona | Spain |
| Tony Gustavsson | Australia | Sweden |
| Emma Hayes | Chelsea | England |
| Sarina Wiegman | England | Netherlands |
Prediction: Jonatan Giraldez
Who are The Best Men's Goalkeeper 2023 Nominees?
Man City's Ederson will be tough to beat after scooping the treble with Man City, but don't rule out Europa League winner Yassine Bounou or Andre Onana who played a pivotal part in Inter Milan's journey to the Champions League final.
| Player | Club(s) | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Yassine Bounou | Sevilla/Al Hilal | Morocco |
| Thibaut Courtois | Real Madrid | Belgium |
| Ederson | Man City | Brazil |
| Andre Onana | Inter Milan/Man Utd | Cameroon |
| Marc-Andre ter Stegen | Barcelona | Germany |
Prediction: Ederson
Who are The Best Women's Goalkeeper 2023 Nominees?
Mary Earps may have missed out on World Cup glory but her performances were recognised in the form of the Golden Glove award.
She won The Best Women's Goalkeeper in 2022 and will now come up against the likes of Spain/Barcelona duo of Cata Coll and Sandra Panos.
| Player | Club(s) | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Arnold | West Ham | Australia |
| Ann-Katrin Berger | Chelsea | Germany |
| Cata Coll | Barcelona | Spain |
| Mary Earps | Man Utd | England |
| Christiane Endler | Lyon | Chile |
| Zecira Musovic | Chelsea | Sweden |
| Sandra Panos | Barcelona | Spain |
Prediction: Mary Earps
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