Lookman, Osimhen Make 2024 IFFHS Award Shortlists



The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has unveiled the list of nominated players for the 2024 awards. Among the 30 nominees are Nigeria's Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, both of whom have had remarkable performances in 2024.

Ademola Lookman, who is also shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or, has been a standout player this year. His contributions were pivotal in Atalanta winning their first-ever European title. In addition, Lookman played a key role in Nigeria's national team, scoring three crucial goals to help the Super Eagles reach the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

Victor Osimhen has also had a stellar year. The Napoli striker was instrumental in Nigeria's run to the AFCON final and registered double-digit goals for his club. Osimhen’s move to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig has seen him maintain his scoring form, further solidifying his place among football's elite in 2024.

Both Lookman and Osimhen will be competing for the prestigious IFFHS award against other notable players, including Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Phil Foden.

The full list of nominees includes:
  1.  Jude Bellingham 
  2.  Kylian Mbappe  
  3. Erling Haaland  
  4.  Phil Foden  
  5.  Bukayo Saka  
  6. Jamal Musiala  
  7. Florian Wirtz  
  8. Rodri  
  9.  Lamine Yamal  
  10. Declan Rice  
  11.  Martin Odegaard  
  12. Harry Kane  
  13.  Cole Palmer  
  14.  Ruben Dias  
  15.  William Saliba  
  16.  Nico Williams  
  17. Toni Kroos  
  18.  Dani Olmo  
  19. Dani Carvajal  
  20. Fabian Ruiz  
  21. Cody Gakpo  
  22. Vinicius Junior  
  23. Federico Valverde  
  24. Rodrygo  
  25. Lautaro Martinez  
  26. James Rodriguez  
  27. Achraf Hakimi  
  28. Alphonso Davies  
  29. Ademola Lookman  
  30. Victor Osimhen. 
The competition promises to be fierce, with top players from around the world in contention for the 2024 IFFHS awards.

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