The International Federation of Football (FIFA) has published a list of forwards vying for the title of best forward based on their performances from August 21, 2023, to August 10, 2024.
Among the nominees is Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbik from the Italian club Roma.
Full list of candidates:
The list includes: Akram Afif (Al-Sadd), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Al-Qadisiya), Herman Cano (Fluminense), Artem Dovbik (Roma), Viktor Dyoekresh (Sporting), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Bavaria), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Kylian Mbappe (Real), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Jamal Musiala (Bavaria), Soufiane Rahimi (Al-Ain), Rodrigo (Real), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nasr), Salomon Rondon (Pachuca), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Luis Suarez (Inter Miami), Vinicius Junior (Real), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Nico Williams (Athletic), Lamin Jamal (Barcelona).
Additionally, the voting will take place from November 29 to December 10.