KDB, Messi, Haaland nominated for UEFA Men's Player of the Year

UEFA announced on Thursday the three-player list of players nominated to win the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award for the 2022/23 season. Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Lionel Messi are the three finalists to win the European trophy.

The Argentinian star scored 21 goals for Paris Saint-Germain last campaign and also lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar with Argentina. The 36-year-old excelled with his performances for his national team.

Meanwhile, Erling Haaland has been in the spotlight since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund as he has become the Premier League's top goalscorer last season, scoring 36 goals for Pep Guardiola's side.

Kevin De Bruyne, who also plays for the Sky Blues, has been one of the three most voted players due to his superb performances for the English team. The Belgian playmaker assisted 26 times last season.

The winners of the UEFA awards will be announced on 31st August when the Champions League draw is made.

The rest of the players who received votes

4 Ilkay Gundogan (Germany & Manchester City, now at Barcelona – 129 points
5 Rodri (Spain & Manchester City) – 110 points
6 Kylian Mbappe (France & Paris) – 82 points
7 Luka Modric (Croatia & Real Madrid) – 33 points
8 Marcelo Brozovic (Croatia & Inter, now at Al Nassr) – 20 points
9 Declan Rice (England & West Ham, now at Arsenal) – 14 points
10 Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina & Brighton, now at Liverpool) – 12 points
11 Jesus Navas (Spain & Sevilla) – 6 points

 

August 17, 2023