The Frenchman scored 29 goals in all competitions for Atletico Madrid last season and scored six goals at Euro 2016 for France, which was double the amount of any other player at the tournament.
And Griezmann thinks he has rightly been nominated for the prestigious award.
Speaking to UEFA's website about his nomination, he said: "It means I'm on the right track to be among the best. I have to keep going that way, keep working hard and giving joy to people when I play.
"Without being big-headed, I think I deserve the nomination because I had a great season with my club and the national team".
Do you think Griezmann deserves his nomination?