Wayne Lumbasi
FIFA have unveiled a 14-player shortlist for FIFA Best Men’s Player Award for 2022.
• Julian Alvarez
• Jude Bellingham
• Karim Benzema
• Kevin De Bruyne
• Erling Haaland
• Achraf Hakimi
• Robert Lewanadowski
• Sadio Mane
• Kylian Mbappe
• Lionel Messi
• Luka Modric
• Neymar
• Mohamed Salah
• Vinicius Junior
A number of memorable moments occurred at the club and international levels in 2022. From Bayern Munich’s record 10th consecutive Bundesliga title and Erling Haaland’s blistering start to life in England, to Senegal’s first Africa Cup of Nations victory and Morocco’s first final-four World Cup finish in Qatar.
Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup trophy as the year came to an end, but will that be enough for the Argentine to win FIFA’s prestigious individual award?
Who do you think deserves the award?
