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FIFA Awards 2023 Winners

FIFA Awards 2023 Winners FIFA Best Awards 2023 Live Updates: World Cup winner Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and current Ballon d’Or holder Karim Benzema will lock horns in the battle to be crowned the Best Men’s Player in the FIFA awards on Monday.

After the FIFA World Cup final, PSG teammates Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappe will lock horns again in the battle to be crowned the Best Men’s Player in the FIFA awards on Monday. Current Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, also from France, rounds up the Top 3-man shortlist for the awards.

In the Best Women’s Player award, Beth Mead of England, Alex Morgan of the United States and Spain’s Alexia Putellas were on the shortlist voted for by a separate global voting panel. Morocco’s Yassine Bounou, Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez and Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois are in the running for the best goalkeeper award.

Lionel Scaloni, Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola were shortlisted Thursday for a “best men’s coach” award while Sonia Bompastor, Pia Sundhage and Sarina Wiegman will compete for the “best women’s coach.”

FIFA Awards 2023 Winners

Scroll down below for live updates from the Best FIFA Football Awards. 

FIFA The Best Awards Live: Messi speech in a nutshell

22:45 CET / 16:45 ET / 21:45 GMT: That’s the end of the show. Here’s a recap of the winners. The FIFPro World 11 selections are further below:

  • The Best men’s player: Lionel Messi
  • The Best women’s player: Alexia Putellas
  • The Best men’s goalkeeper: Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez
  • The Best women’s goalkeeper: Mary Earps
  • The Best men’s coach: Lionel Scaloni
  • The Best women’s coach: Sarina Wiegman
  • The Best Puskas award: Marcin Oleksy
  • The Best Fan award: Argentina fans
  • The Best Fair Play award: Luka Lochoshvili

22:38 CET / 16:38 ET / 21:38 GMT: It’s time for the men’s award with Lionel Messi expected to win this and make it a clean sweep for Argentina of the awards on the night.

And it’s World Cup champion Lionel Messi, for his second The Best award of his career. 

“It’s a pleasure to be back here,” Messi said. “I want to thank my teammates. Scaloni, Dibu, and we’re representing them [teammates]. This award is partly theirs, and it’s a recognition for the whole group for what we did.

“This year was crazy for me to fulfill my dream after plenty of battling and insisting. At the end, it came and it’s the greatest thing that happened to me in my career. Few players get to do it and thank God I was able to do it.”

22:30 CET / 16:30 ET / 21:30 GMT: Time for The Best women’s player of the year. And for the second straight year it’s Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas, who led her Barcelona team to a La Liga title and a Champions League final. But she missed Euro 2022 with a knee injury.

Putellas said she’s unprepared for this and it appears so. She is giving thanks to people as they come to mind. “Thanks to all these persons who’ve been there every day during my whole life. Thanks to them, I am who I am. I am made up of bits of everyone who I’ve come across along the way.”

22:25 CET / 16:25 ET / 21:25 GMT: Who knew that The Best awards had an official song. Angelia Jordan is singing it with RedOne. “I’m the best, yeah, yeah! We’re the best, yeah, yeah.”

22:08 CET / 16:08 ET / 21:08 GMT: The FIFPro World 11s for both men and women are set to be announced next. This award is voted on by thousands of players from all over the world.

FIFAPro World 11 (Women)

GK (1): Christiane Endler
DFs (4): Lucy Bronze, Maria Leon, Leah Williamson, Wendie Renard
MFs (3): Alexia Putellas, Keira Walsh, Lena Oberdorf
FWs (3): Alex Morgan, Sam Kerr, Beth Mead

FIFAPro World 11 (Men)

GK (1): Thibaut Courtois
DFs (3): Achraf Hakimi, Joao Cancelo, Virgil Van Dijk
MFs (3): Kevin De Bruyne, Luka Modric, Casemiro
FWs (4): Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Karim Benzema

22:04 CET / 16:04 ET / 21:04 GMT: The Argentine fans win the FIFA The Best Fan award and accepting the award is a superfan, Carlos “Tula Bombo” Pascual, who since 1974 has been at every World Cup. And he takes the stage with his drum.

“I’m poor, but I’ve traveled the world,” he said. 

21:57 CET / 15:57 ET / 20:57 GMT: It’s time for the Fair Play award and there are three finalists: France’s Eduardo Camavinga entering the Ukraine locker room after a match for a special message of support; Luka Lochoshvili’s quick thinking to help an opponent of an Austria Vienna star who lost consciousness during a game after a collision; and Sadio Mane admitting to a hand ball in a lopsided win over Bochum.

Luka Lochoshvili wins the award and joins via video since he has a game the next day. “I’m really happy that I saved George’s life and that he’s alive. And I wish you all good health in life which is the most important.”

21:42 CET / 15:42 ET / 20:42 GMT: We’re about to find out the best coaches in the men’s and women’s game. We think it’ll be Sarina Wiegman (England) and Lionel Scaloni (Argentina). We’ll see if it turns out that way.

Jill Ellis and Hristo Stoitchkov present the women’s award to England national team boss Sarina Wiegman, who led the team to Euro 2022. And she has a message for all those attached to the women’s game, clearly directed at the issues of equal pay, player abuse, and equal working conditions.

“From the moment I could walk I love football,” Wiegman said. “It’s incredible to be here right now and celebrate women’s football in the world … The growth of the game has also a couple of dangers. Because we want to go faster and bigger, the players and facilities become bigger. But the dangers we have to take care of, too. We have to do the right things. Everyone who’s part of the women’s game — we are competing on the pitch, but off the pitch we should be working together even more.”

And it’s Argentina World Cup champion manager Lionel Scaloni who wins The Best men’s coach award. He thanks his players, the president of the Argentina federation for giving him a chance, his coaching staff. 

“There’s nothing better than seeing the people of your country happy,” Scaloni said. “We played for them and so did the players. This is for them.” 

21:35 CET / 15:35 ET / 20:35 GMT: Everyone’s getting treated to all the FIFA Puskas award finalists for goal of the season. There are only three finalists, but why not show all 11?

U.S. women’s national team legend Carli Lloyd and Italian great Alessandro Del Piero make the announcement. And it’s Marcin Oleksy who wins it. He’s a Polish amputee footballer who scored an amazing scissors kick goal.

21:28 CET / 15:28 ET / 20:28 GMT: Next up is The Best men’s goalkeeper. Eniola Aluko and Julio Cesar present the trophy to Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez. He starred for Argentina in its World Cup title run.

And Dibu has a special word for his parents: “They ask you who are your idols,” he said. “Watching my mom clean buildings for 8-9 hours, and my dad working. They are my idols.”

21:23 CET / 15:23 ET / 20:23 GMT: It’s time for the first of the awards. The Best women’s goalkeeper. Canadian Stephanie Labbe and legend Didier Drogba do the honours, announcing that the winner is: England’s and Manchester United’s Mary Earps. She backstopped England to the Euro 2022 title.

“I wouldn’t have worn this dress if I knew this was going ot happen. I don’t know what to say. Thank you for everyone who voted for me. I feel very honoured to be holding this really heavy trophy.”

She thanks her coaches, her national team manager, and her loved ones who helped her get up off the kitchen floor a few years back. And she sends a message: “Anyone who’s ever been in a dark place, just know there’s light at the end of the tunnel.”

21:19 CET / 15:19 ET / 20:19 GMT:There’s now a special live performance by Seu Jorge with photos of Pele in the background. The tune is based on David Bowie’s Changes. That’ll go down as one of the highlights of night. Beautiful performance.

21:15 CET / 15:15 ET / 20:15 GMT: Pele’s wife, Marcia Aoki comes onto the stage and receives a FIFA The Best honour (though Ronaldo holds on to the trophy because “it’s heavy.”

“It’s a big honour to be here at this mangificent FIFA tribute to Edson Pele,” Aoki said. “I have three words to say to God … And my three words are Grateful. Grateful. And grateful.”

21:12 CET / 15:12 ET / 20:12 GMT: Ronaldo ‘O Fenomeno’ comes up to the stage to share some words about Pele.

21:00 CET / 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT: FIFA president Gianni Infantino takes the mic and welcomes the crowd and television/streaming audience. He also remembers those who passed away in the last year: Pele, Sinisa Mihailovic, and Gianluca Vialli.

Pele’s family is in attendance. “Pele is eternal. He is with us and will always be with us,” Infantino says leading into a Pele video.

20:45 CET / 14:45 ET / 19:45 GMT: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Yassine Bounou, Dimitri Payet, Alexia Putellas, and Gianni Infantino walk the red carpet (actually a green carpet). The start of the show nears.

On the Red Carpet

Leo Messi has arrived for the FIFA The Best ceremony

Mbappe has arrived for the FIFA The Best ceremony

Alexia Putellas has arrived for the FIFA The Best ceremony

20:42 CET / 14:42 ET / 19:42 GMT: This is really shaping up to be Argentina’s night. It’s even more clear when you have two Brazilians (Richarlison and Ronaldo) stating that “Argentina deserves the awards.”

20:39 CET / 14:39 ET / 19:39 GMT: More celebrity arrivals: Didier Drogba and Arsene Wenger.

20:35 CET / 14:35 ET / 19:35 GMT: The red carpet interviews continue. Dibu Martinez, who could be the first Argentine ‘keeper named best in the world, says he wants Argentina to sweep all four awards tonight (including the fan award).

And about Scaloni’s contract extension? “Without him, there’s no Scaloneta,” Martinez said in reference to the popular nickname of the Argentina team under Scaloni.

20:19 CET / 14:19 ET / 19:19 GMT: Ex-Argentina player Esteban Cambiasso is asked whether the World Cup or the Champions League (by Real Madrid) should weigh more heavily on The Best awards. Cambiasso doesn’t hesitate: “We have the Champions League every year … generally the World Cup has always been more decisive for individual awards in a World Cup year.”

20:11 CET / 14:11 ET / 19:11 GMT: More news emerging from Paris. Lionel Scaloni has extended his stay at the helm of Argentina until 2026 and former Albiceleste international Maxi Rodriguez is over the moon. “It’s big news to continue the project … If he decided to continue, it’s because he’s happy and he wants to continue with this group of players.”

20:09 CET / 14:09 ET / 19:09 GMT: Jermaine Jenas and Samantha Johnson are the hosts of the ceremony from Paris. Although the ceremony is happening in calendar year 2023, these are technically being called the 2022 The Best awards.

19:53 CET / 13:53 ET / 18:53 GMT: Given this event is a who’s who of football, there’s bound to be news coming out of Paris. How about CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez reportedly saying “We’re going to win the World Cup 2030 bid”

19:34 CET / 13:34 ET / 18:34 GMT: Here are the stats comparing the three finalists for the men’s award. Mbappe has the most goals, but Messi the most assists, most chances created, most big chances created, and highest expected assists.

It’s a reflection of how his game evolved into more of a facilitator in 2021/22, although he scored his fair share of goals in the World Cup.

19:27 CET / 13:27 ET / 18:27 GMT: But here’s Lionel Messi’s seat reservation. He’s apparently going to be there.

FIFA on IG story

19:25 CET / 13:25 ET / 18:25 GMT: Confirmation of the red carpet in the photo below thanks to Sky’s Florian Plettenberg. No Ancelotti or Benzema on hand tells you all you need to know about the men’s player and men’s coach awards.

FIFA Player of the Year (Women’s)

Finalists:

  • Beth Mead (Arsenal / England)
  • Alex Morgan (San Diego / USA)
  • Alexia Putellas (Barcelona / Spain)

England’s Beth Mead would appear to be the frontrunner given her exploits at Euro 2022, leading her country to the title while claiming the Golden Boot and player of the tournament awards.

Alexia Putellas, last year’s The Best winner, led Barcelona to domestic titles and to a UEFA Champions League final, but she missed out on Euro 2022 with Spain due to an ACL injury in the lead-up to the tournament.

Alex Morgan, who finished second in 2019 for this award, was the NWSL’s leading scorer and continued to shine for the USA in reaching 200 caps. 

FIFA Puskas Award

Finalists: 

The three finalists include a stunning scissor kick by Polish amputee player Marcin Oleksy, another in the 2022 World Cup by Brazil’s Richarlison, and a long-range side-footed volley from Dimitri Payet in the UEFA Conference League.

FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year (Men)

Finalists: 

  • Yassine Bounou (Sevilla / Morocco)
  • Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid / Belgium)
  • Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa / Argentina)

This is going to be a tight battle because all three finalists can make a case for winning it.

Yassine Bounou, voted La Liga’s best ‘keeper in 2021/22, backstopped the top defense at the 2022 World Cup in leading Morocco to a shock run to the semis. Dibu Martinez was the top goalkeeper at the World Cup for the champions; and Thibaut Courtois was the star of the 2022 Champions League final in addition to winning La Liga with Real Madrid.

Martinez would project to be the winner, with Bounou close behind. The UCL final performance by Courtois was memorable, but he arguably needs more to beat out the other two.

FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year (Women)

Finalists: 

  • Ann-Katrin Berger (Chelsea / Germany)
  • Mary Earps (Man United / England)
  • Christiane Endler (Lyon / Chile)

Ann-Katrin Berger helped Germany reach the Euro 2022 final and led Chelsea to a domestic double, all while undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer. 

Mary Earps helped England win Euro 2022 and was voted goalkeeper of the tournament. Last year’s FIFA The Best goalkeeper Christiane Endler led Lyon to the French league title and Champions League crown.

This will be another tight vote with three deserving candidates. It remains to be seen whether the major international trophies won by Earps and Endler will overcome Berger’s professional and personal accomplishments. 

FIFA Coach of the Year (Men)

Finalists: 

  • Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
  • Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
  • Lionel Scaloni (Argentina)

This award will come down to which trophies are deemed by voters to represent the greatest accomplishment. For that reason it’s hard to believe that Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni will not be the one to hoist this trophy after winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. 

Carlo Ancelotti led Real Madrid to the La Liga and UEFA Champions League double, and Pep Guardiola claimed the Premier League title and a run to the Champions League semis, but those accomplishments would seem to pale by comparison to the enormity of guiding a team to a near-record undefeated streak (36 matches) and a world title.

FIFA Coach of the Year (Women)

Finalists: 

  • Sonia Bompastor (Lyon)
  • Pia Sundhage (Brazil)
  • Sarina Wiegman (England)

It would be a shock if Sarina Wiegman didn’t claim this honour after the Dutch coach led England to a first major trophy at Euro 2022.

But Sonia Bompastor arguably did the best work of 2021/22 in her first full season as manager by leading Lyon to a French league title and UEFA Champions League triumph. Pia Sundhage’s Brazil side dominated en route to a Copa America triumph, but that dominance is expected. 

FIFA Fair Play Award

According to FIFA, the Fair Play award will honour one recipient — a fan, team, player, coach, federation or other collection of individuals — who “displayed exemplary behaviour which promoted the spirit of the game throughout the year.”

In essence, this award recognises gestures of sportsmanship, fairness, and other good deeds around the sport.

FIFPro World 11

The Best 11 of 2022 for both men and women are voted on by nearly 25,000 players from 68 countries around the world via FIFPro (detailed voting rules for the men and women).

The Men’s and Women’s World 11 will be made up of one goalkeeper and three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards. The final player is the next one receiving the most votes.

FIFA Fan Award

Finalists: 

  • Abdullah Alsulmi
  • Argentina fans
  • Japanese fans cleaning stadiums

The Fan Award has been around since the launch of the annual FIFA The Best honours, and as the name suggests, it recognises fans for an exceptional moment or gesture. It’s an award for the fans, voted on by the fans (official voting rules). 

Among the finalists this time is Abdullah Alsulmi spent 55 days walking across the Arabian Desert from Jeddah to Doha to watch Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup. It seems unfair that he is up against all the Argentina fans who traveled to Qatar, and the group of Japanese fans who cleaned the stadiums before leaving. 

If either of the larger fan groups wins the award, it’ll be interesting to see who actually claims the trophy.

Who votes for FIFA The Best awards?

The bulk of the awards above are voted on by national team coaches, captains, media, and fans.

The national team coaches and captains from all 211 FIFA member nations cast their votes for six of the awards. That balloting happened between Jan. 12 and Feb. 3, 2023 with a shortlist of names provided for each award and compiled by an expert panel selected by FIFA (official voting rules). The shortlist for each award is different.

Here’s how the winner for each award is determined:

Men’s Awards: The FIFA Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, and Coach of the Year are voted on by: (1) men’s national team coaches, (2) men’s national team captains, (3) football journalists, and (4) a fan vote on FIFA’s site. Each voting group comprised 25 percent of the final results.

Women’s Awards: The women’s awards work just like the men’s, except with women’s national team coaches and captains around the world casting ballots.

Puskas Award: Only two groups vote for the best goal — fans and an expert panel — with each representing 50 percent of the vote.

Fan Award: This is a 100 percent fan vote, as can be expected based on the name of the award.

Fair Play Award: Nominations for this award were “compiled by FIFA in collaboration with football stakeholders.” FIFA football experts pared down the nominees to a shortlist, and a separate jury of experts from FIFA and outside the organisation cast their vote.

FIFPro World 11: According to FIFPro, the global organisation that represents professional players worldwide, there are nearly 25,000 pros who cast their votes for the World 11 team for both the men and women. FIFPro, and not FIFA, oversees this voting process.

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