The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 were held on 27 February 2023 in Paris, France.

Winners and nominees

The Best FIFA Men's Player

Fourteen players were initially shortlisted on 12 January 2023. The three finalists were revealed on 10 February 2023. Lionel Messi won the award with 52 scoring points. The selection criteria for the men's players of the year was: respective achievements during the period from 8 August 2021 to 18 December 2022.

The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper

Five players were initially shortlisted on 12 January 2023. The three finalists were revealed on 8 February 2023.

Emiliano Martínez Damián Emiliano Martínez (born 2 September 1992) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League The Premier League (legal name: The Football Association Premier League Limited) is the highest leve ...

won the award with 26 ranking points.

The Best FIFA Men's Coach

Five coaches were initially shortlisted on 12 January 2023. The three finalists were revealed on 9 February 2023.

Lionel Scaloni Lionel Sebastián Scaloni (; born 16 May 1978) is an Argentine professional football manager and former player who currently coaches the Argentina national team. A versatile player, he operated as a right-back or right midfielder. Born in Puj ...

won the award with 28 scoring points. Lionel Scaloni 2022 vs Colombia

The Best FIFA Women's Player

Fourteen players were initially shortlisted on 12 January 2023. The three finalists were revealed on 10 February 2023.

Alexia Putellas Alexia Putellas Segura (Catalan: Alèxia Putellas i Segura, ; born 4 February 1994) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Barcelona, which she captains, and the Spain national team. She previously played for Espan ...

won the award with 50 scoring points, her second consecutive win. The selection criteria for the women's players of the year was: respective achievements during the period from 7 August 2021 to 31 July 2022.

The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper

Six players were initially shortlisted on 12 January 2023. The three finalists were revealed on 8 February 2023.

Mary Earps Mary Alexandra Earps (born 7 March 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper (association football), goalkeeper for Manchester United W.F.C., Manchester United in the Women's Super League and the England women's natio ...

won the award with 26 scoring points.

The Best FIFA Women's Coach

Six coaches were initially shortlisted on 12 January 2023. The three finalists were revealed on 9 February 2023.

Sarina Wiegman Sarina Petronella Wiegman (; born 26 October 1969), also known as Sarina Wiegman-Glotzbach, is a Dutch football manager and former player who has been the manager of the England women's national team since September 2021. In her playing care ...

won the award with 28 scoring points.

FIFA Puskás Award

The eleven players initially shortlisted for the award were announced on 12 January 2023. The three finalists were revealed on 10 February 2023. All goals up for consideration were scored from 8 August 2021 to 18 December 2022. Every registered FIFA.com user was allowed to participate in the final vote until 3 February 2023, with the questionnaire being presented on the official website of FIFA. The selected goals were also voted on by a panel of "FIFA experts". Both groups' votes weighed equally on the ultimate winner of the award. Marcin Oleksy won the award with 21 scoring points, becoming the first amputee footballer to earn the honour.

FIFA Fan Award

The award celebrates the best fan moments or gestures of August 2021 to December 2022, regardless of championship, gender or nationality. The shortlist was compiled by a panel of FIFA experts. Argentina fans won the award with over 650,000 registered votes.

FIFA Fair Play Award

The Best FIFA Special Award

An additional award was given out posthumously in tribute to the late

Pelé Edson Arantes do Nascimento (; born 23 October 1940), known as Pelé (), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, ...

, to recognize his role and contribution to the sport of football. The award was received by Pelé's wife Marcia Aoki.

FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11

The 26–player men's shortlist was announced on 13 February 2023. The players chosen were

Thibaut Courtois Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois (born 11 May 1992) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Belgium national team. He is considered one of the best goalkeepers in world football. Courtoi ...

as goalkeeper, Achraf Hakimi,

Virgil van Dijk Virgil van Dijk (born 8 July 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team. Considered one of the best defenders in the world, Van Dijk is known for his strength, le ...

and João Cancelo as defenders, Kevin De Bruyne,

Casemiro Carlos Henrique Casimiro (born 23 February 1992), known as Casemiro, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Manchester United and the Brazil national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best d ...

and Luka Modrić as midfielders, and Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, Erling Haaland and

Kylian Mbappé Kylian Mbappé Lottin (born 20 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, he is renowned for his dribb ...

as forwards. ; Other nominees

FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11

The 23–player women's shortlist was announced on 13 February 2023. The players chosen were

Christiane Endler Claudia Christiane Endler Mutinelli (born 23 July 1991) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Division 1 Féminine club Lyon and the Chile national team. She has previously played for Colo-Colo, Valencia, Paris Sain ...

as goalkeeper,

Lucy Bronze Lucia Roberta Tough Bronze (born 28 October 1991), known as Lucy Bronze, is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Barcelona and the England national team. She has previously played for Sunderland, Everton, Liverpool, Lyon a ...

Mapi León María Pilar León Cebrián (; born 13 June 1995), known as Mapi León, is a Spanish professional women's soccer, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football), defender for Liga F club FC Barcelona Femení, Barcelona and the Spain ...

, Wendie Renard and

Leah Williamson Leah Cathrine Williamson (born 29 March 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays for Women's Super League club Arsenal and captains the England women's national team. A versatile player, she plays in central defence or the midfi ...

as defenders,

Lena Oberdorf Lena Sophie Oberdorf (born 19 December 2001) is a German footballer who plays as a midfielder for Frauen-Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the Germany national team. Career A versatile player who can play in various positions ranging from centr ...

and

Keira Walsh Keira Fae Walsh (born 8 April 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga F club FC Barcelona Femení, Barcelona and the England women's national football team, England women's national team. She is considered ...

as midfielders, and Sam Kerr,

Beth Mead Bethany Jane Mead (born 9 May 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Women's Super League club Arsenal and the England national team. A creative and prolific forward, she holds the all-time most assists a ...

and Alex Morgan as forwards. ; Other nominees

References

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