On 14 September, FIFA announced the full list of candidates of the year. In the much-watched shortlist of the best male footballer, Kylian Mbappe, Messi and Haaland led, and Ronaldo was once again lost. The full list is as follows↓↓
Best Men's Footballer: Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Haaland, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Brozovic, Gundogan, Rodri, Kvarac Helia, Osmayne, Rice, B Seat
Best Female Football Player: Bangmati, Linda Caicedo, Daly, Diani, Verder, Fowler, Greenwood, Hermoso, Lindsay Holland, Ellaster, Lauren James, Kerr, Mapi Leon, Hinata Miyazawa, Paralluelo, Walsh
Best Men's Coach: Pep Guardiola, Simeone Inzaghi, Postcoglu, Spalletti, Xavi
Best Women's Coach: Yehadsson, Gillardez, Gustafson, Hayes, Wigman
Best Men's Goalkeeper: Bonou, Courtois, Edson, Onana, Ter Stegen
Best Women's Goalkeeper: Alexander-Arnold, Ann Catherine Berg, Caterina Cole, Mary Upps, Endler, Musovic, Sandra Panos Villamir
Fan of the Year: Atletico Cologne fans, Fran Herndhal, Miguel Angel
Source: CCTV Sports