Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Aitana Bonmati are both on the shortlist for this year’s FIFA The Best Awards.
The news is no surprise given both players have been absolute stars for Barcelona and Spain and are in now contention for more individual prizes.
Here’s a look at the nominees for The Best Men’s Player, with Yamal up against the likes of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Vini Jr, Lionel Messi and Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri.
Meanwhile, Aitana faces competition from a host of her own team-mates including Caroline Graham Hansen, Keira Walsh, Ona Batlle and Salma Paralluelo.
There can only be one.
The voting is open for #TheBest FIFA Women's Player 2024! ⤵️
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) November 28, 2024
Elsewhere, former Barca Femeni manager Jonatan Giraldez is up for the Women’s Coach of the Year award, while Cata Coll is in the running for the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year prize.
The winners of the awards will be revealed at a ceremony in January 2025.