The statement, which FIFA made on Friday, emphasizes the players’ outstanding performances during the previous 12 months.

In the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings, Ademola Lookman placed 14th, earning a seat in the Best Attacker division.

Top international players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Bukayo Saka, and up-and-coming Lamine Yamal will contest him fiercely.

Lookman’s nomination is in line with his great season, during which he performed admirably for the Super Eagles and his club.

William Troost-Ekong is vying for the Best Defender title, competing against some of the best defenders in the world, including Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Carvajal, William Saliba, Achraf Hakimi, and Manuel Akanji.

The statement, which FIFA made on Friday, emphasizes the players’ outstanding performances during the previous 12 months.

In the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings, Ademola Lookman placed 14th, earning a seat in the Best Attacker division.

Top international players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Bukayo Saka, and up-and-coming Lamine Yamal will contest him fiercely.

Lookman’s nomination is in line with his great season, during which he performed admirably for the Super Eagles and his club.

William Troost-Ekong is vying for the Best Defender title, competing against some of the best defenders in the world, including Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Carvajal, William Saliba, Achraf Hakimi, and Manuel Akanji.