Lookman Joins Messi, Ronaldo On Globe Soccer Awards’ List

Nigerian footballer Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Best Men’s Player award, part of the annual Globe Soccer Awards organized by the Dubai Sports Council.

The announcement by Globe Soccer Awards was made on Thursday via X, highlighted Lookman’s outstanding performance for Atalanta in Serie A.

Lookman joins a prestigious list of nominees that includes global football icons such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland on the Globe Scocer Awards list.

The list also features a blend of experienced stars and emerging talents from top European football leagues. Representing English football, Manchester City’s Phil Foden, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer are notable mentions.

Messi and Ronaldo’s presence on the list underscores their enduring impact on the sport, even as they continue to play at the later stages of their storied careers. The nominations also include Bundesliga stars Robert Lewandowski and Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sané, as well as Arsenal’s standout player Bukayo Saka. Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, has earned recognition as one of the promising talents on the list.

La Liga is well-represented with players like Federico Valverde, Vinícius Júnior, and Alejandro Grimaldo making the nominee list for their exceptional performances.

The Globe Soccer Awards stated, “The nominees with the highest number of votes will form the shortlist of finalists in this category.”

This year marks the 15th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards, which will be held on December 27th with Lookman being the only Nigerian on the list.. The ceremony will be part of the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference, in collaboration with the @DubaiSC Sports Council.

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