Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, both from Manchester City, are two of the three finalists for the men’s UEFA Player of the Year award, along with Lionel Messi. This was announced Thursday by the governing body of European Football, UEFA. The three got the most votes from the jury. So, it was made up of coaches of UEFA clubs, people in charge of European national teams, and a few writers. Thus, the winner will be announced at the Champions League group stage draw on August 31 in Monaco. Read out complete details about Messi nominated for UEFA player of the year award down below!
Messi nominated for UEFA Player of the Year award
Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, both from Manchester City, are two of the three finalists for the men’s UEFA Player of the Year award, along with Lionel Messi. This was revealed on Thursday by the governing body of European football. Also, the three got the most votes from the jury. It was made up of coaches of UEFA clubs, people in charge of European national teams, and a few writers.
The winner will be announced at the Champions League group stage draw on August 31 in Monaco. Last season, Haaland scored the most goals in the Champions League with 12. De Bruyne had the most helpers with seven. So, it was a big reason why City won the trophy for the first time. Messi left Paris St.-Germain this summer to play for Inter Miami.
In 2022, he won the World Cup with Argentina, giving him the last big trophy he was missing. Pep Guardiola, who has led City to wins in the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, and Super Cup, is up for coach of the year. He is joined by two Italian coaches: Simone Inzaghi, who led Inter Milan to the Champions League final. Also, Luciano Spalletti, who gave Napoli its first Serie A title in 33 years.
