Shakhtar's midfielders Tyson and Fred were nominated for the Samba Gold award, which is awarded annually to the best Brazilian footballer in Europe.

Tyson and Fred are among the 30 players claiming to be the best Brazilian footballer in Europe.

The winner will be determined by voting among the fans, former Brazilian footballers and sports journalists.

All nominees for the Samba Gold 2017 award:.

Alex Sandro (Juventus) Alisson Becker (Roma) Taliska (Besiktas) Kazemiro (Real Madrid) Daniel Alves (PSG) Danilo (Manchester City) David Luis (Chelsea) Douglas Costa (Juventus) Ederson (Manchester City) Fabigno (Monaco) Fernandinho Manchester City) Felipe Luis (Atletico) Fred (Shakhtar) Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) Juliano (Fenerbahce) Zhemerson (Monaco) Luis Gustavo (Marseille) Malcolm (Bordeaux) Marcelo (Real Madrid) Marquinhos (PSG) Miranda (Inter) Neymar PSG) Paulinho (Barcelona) Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) Tyson (Miner) Thiago Silv (PSG), Vagner Love (Alaniyaspor) Willian (Chelsea), Willian Jose (Real Sociedad) Voting among the fans will run until December 30, 2017, the year.

Previous winners of the award were Philippe Coutinho (2016), Neimar (2014, 2015), Tiago Silva (2011, 2012, 2013), Maicon (2010), Luis Fabiano (2009) and Kaka (2008).

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