The Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has been named among the nominees for the 2024 Best Men’s Player award, part of the annual Globe Soccer Awards hosted by the Dubai Sports Council.

The Globe Soccer Awards was announce today via X. The former Leicester City and RB Leipzig star, now excelling with Atalanta in Serie A, joins an elite group of football’s biggest names, including superstars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland.

The full list of nominees features a mix of established veterans and emerging talents across Europe’s top leagues. Manchester City’s standout Phil Foden, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer represent English football powerhouses.

Meanwhile, Messi and Ronaldo appear on the shortlist again, reaffirming their legacy with consistent excellence even as they approach the later stages of their careers.

This year’s competition is fierce. Bundesliga’s Robert Lewandowski and Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sané, along with Arsenal’s rising star Bukayo Saka, are contenders for the coveted title.

Barcelona’s new prodigy, Lamine Yamal, also made the list. From La Liga, Federico Valverde, Vinícius Júnior, and Alejandro Grimaldo are recognised for their outstanding contributions, highlighting Spain’s continuing football brilliance.

The Globe Soccer Awards stated, “The nominees with the highest number of votes will form the shortlist of finalists in this category.”

“The 15th edition of the Beyond Development Dubai #GlobeSoccer Awards will take place on 27th December, alongside the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference, in partnership with the @DubaiSC Sports Council.”

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