Nigerian Winger Ademola Lookman Nominated for Prestigious Globe Soccer Awards Best Men’s Player Prize
Ademola Lookman, the talented Nigerian winger, has been selected as a nominee for the 2024 Best Men’s Player award, one of the most coveted honors in the football world.
The recognition, announced by X, is a testament to Lookman’s outstanding performance for Atalanta in Italy’s Serie A league. He joins an elite group of football stars, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland, all of whom have achieved immense success on the pitch.
The shortlist is a well-rounded mix of seasoned pros and rising stars from top European leagues. English football is represented by Phil Foden from Manchester City, Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid, and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, among others.
The inclusion of Messi and Ronaldo on the list again underscores their remarkable consistency, even as they enter the latter stages of their illustrious careers.
Other notable contenders include Robert Lewandowski from the Bundesliga, Leroy Sané from Bayern Munich, and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, to name a few. Additionally, Lamine Yamal, a rising talent from Barcelona, has earned a spot among the nominees.
La Liga players such as Federico Valverde, Vinícius Júnior, and Alejandro Grimaldo have also been recognized for their exceptional contributions to the game.
In a statement, the Globe Soccer Awards emphasized that the nominees with the highest number of votes will make it to the shortlist of finalists in this category.
The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards will mark its 15th edition, taking place on December 27th, in conjunction with the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference, organized by the Dubai Sports Council in partnership with @DubaiSC.
