The International Football Federation (FIFA) has published a list of forwards competing 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 Dovbyk from Italian club Roma.
Full list of candidates:
The list includes: Akram Afif (Al-Sadd), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Al-Qadisiyah), Herman Cano (Fluminense), Artem Dovbyk (Roma), Viktor Dyoekerysh (Sporting), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Bayern), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Kylian Mbappe (Real), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Jamal Musiala (Bayern), Soufiane Rahimi (Al-Ain), Rodrigo (Real), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Salomon Rondon (Pachuca), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Luis Suarez (Inter Miami), Vinicius Junior (Real), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Nico Williams (Athletic), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona).
It should be noted that voting will take place from November 29 to December 10.