The honorable holder of the prize is Lionel Messi.

FIFA on its official website announced the names of 12 candidates for The Best Men's Player in 2023.

The number of contenders has been reduced to: Julian Alvarez (Manchester City), Marcelo Brozovic (Al-Nasr), Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Erling Goland, Rodri (dispute - Manchester City), Khvicha Kvaratskheliya (Napoli ).

Overcoming this city requires additional voting among patients, journalists, captains and national team coaches.

Apparently, the honorary recipient of the award is Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi.

FIFA also voted 16 nominees for the title of the world's greatest female football player: Aitana Bonmati, Linda Caicedo, Rachel Daley, Kadyatou Diani, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, Alex Greenwood, Jennifer Hermoso, Lindsay Horan, Amanda Israel, Amanda Hinata Miyazawa, Salma Paragliuelo, Kira Walsh.

Last year, the Spanish Alexia Putellas won the city.