OFFICIAL: 2023 Best FIFA Men's Player Revealed
16 January, 2024
FIFA have officially revealed the winner of the Best FIFA Men's Player award for 2023 at a ceremony in London on Monday night.
Lionel Messi added another individual accolade to his collection after being named Best FIFA Men's Player Award for 2023.
The Argentina caps off a memorable individual year after beating Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the award, months after winning his eighth Ballon d'Or last year. The 35-year-old has now won the award for a third time, more than any player in the history of the award.
FIFA have revealed that both Messi and Haaland secured 48 points in the voting, but the former won the award after gaining more 'five point' scores from international captains.
Full Awards List:
The Best FIFA Men's Player: Lionel Messi (Argentina/Inter Miami)
The Best FIFA Women's Player: Aitana Bonmati (Spain/Barcelona)
The Best FIFA Men's Coach: Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
The Best FIFA Women's Coach: Sarina Wiegman (England)
The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper: Mary Earps (Manchester United/England)
The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper: Ederson (Manchester City/Brazil)
FIFA Fair Play Award: Brazil Senior Men's National Team
FIFA Puskas Award: Guilherme Madruga (Botafogo)
FIFA Special Award: Marta
Source: www.snl24.com