Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed from FIFA Men’s Player Awards nominations

Cristiano Ronaldo has not been nominated for the latest edition of The Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award.

The qualifying period for the prize was between December 19, 2022 and August 10, 2023.

Other nominees however include Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.

Ronaldo was also recently snubbed for the Ballon d’Or award, which does take into account performances at the 2022 World Cup.

Declan Rice is shortlisted for the FIFA prize, alongside Manchester City Treble winners Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan, and Julian Alvarez.

Lionesses Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Lauren James, and Keira Walsh have been nominated for the women’s award.

World Cup Golden Ball winner Aitana Bonmati also joins them on the list, alongside fellow world champions Jenni Hermoso, Mapi Leon, and Salma Paralluelo.

The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award 2023 Shortlist

1. Julian Alvarez (Argentina/Manchester City)
2. Marcelo Brozovic (Croatia/Inter Milan/Al Nassr)
3. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium/Manchester City)
4. Ilkay Gundogan (Germany/Manchester City/Barcelona)
5. Erling Haaland (Norway/Manchester City)
6. Rodri (Spain/Manchester City)
7. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia/Napoli)
8. Kylian Mbappe (France/PSG)
9. Lionel Messi (Argentina/PSG/Inter Miami)
10. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria/Napoli)
11. Declan Rice (England/West Ham/Arsenal)
12. Bernardo Silva (Portugal/Manchester City)

Messi won The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award 2022 after captaining Argentina to glory at the FIFA World Cup.

However, his exploits at Qatar 2022 will not be considered for the 2023 prize as the qualification period is between December 19, 2022, and August 20, in 2023. The World Cup final was on December 18.

Messi scored 24 goals in 31 games for Paris Saint-Germain, Argentina and Inter Miami during the qualification period.

Meanwhile, PSG forward Mbappe ended the 2022/23 season as the Player of the Year and the top scorer in France’s Ligue 1.

Haaland won the European Golden Shoe last season after breaking the Premier League record for most goals scored in a single season.

The Norway forward was also part of a Manchester City side that won the EPL, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League treble.

De Bruyne, Rodri, Silva and Gundogan – who has since moved to Barcelona – also played a key role in City’s treble success.

How Does Voting Work For The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award 2023?

The selection criteria is sporting performance, as well as general conduct on and off the pitch.

There will be four different votes, each contributing 25% of the overall result:

1. Media representatives vote
2. National team coaches vote
3. National team captains vote
4. Public vote

You can take part in the public vote by visiting www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/best-fifa-mens-player.

Fan votes will also be used to help decide the winner of five other player and coach awards. The nominees for those awards were also revealed on Thursday.

The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2023 Shortlist

1. Aitana Bonmati
2. Linda Caicedo
3. Rachel Daly
4. Kadidiatou Diani
5. Caitlin Foord
6. Mary Fowler
7. Alex Greenwood
8. Jennifer Hermoso
9. Lindsey Horan
10. Amanda Ilestedt
11. Lauren James
12. Sam Kerr
13. Mapi Leon
14. Hinata Miyazawa
15. Salma Paralluelo
16. Keira Walsh

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach 2023 Shortlist

1. Peter Gerhardsson
2. Jonatan Giraldez
3. Tony Gustavsson
4. Emma Hayes
5. Sarina Wiegman

The Best FIFA Men’s Coach 2023 Shortlist

1. Pep Guardiola
2. Simone Inzaghi
3. Ange Postecoglou
4. Luciano Spalletti
5. Xavi