In addition to the Polish national soccer player, who received the award for the first time last year, Lionel Messi from Paris also made it Saint Germain and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in the final selection.
“There is a good chance that Robert will defend his title. I would bet him because he is such a great player”said ex-international Sami Khedira during the announcement.
41 goals this season in the Bundesliga
Lewandowski set a new record with 41 goals this season in the Bundesliga last season. In the current season, the Pole is again in top form. Before the start of the second half of the season on Friday, the 33-year-old attacker led the scorers list with 19 goals. The Pole has also been successful nine times in the premier class.
Striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, who made it into the top team, is not one of the three finalists. There was no Bundesliga player in the final selection for women. Jennifer Hermoso, Alexia Putellas (both FC Barcelona) and Sam Kerr (Chelsea FC) are in the top three.
Honored on January 17th
FIFA had previously announced the finalists for the choice of world coach. In addition to Chelsea’s coach Thomas Tuchel, Manchester City’s coach Pep Guardiola and Italy’s national coach Roberto Mancini are nominated. Manuel Neuer can again hope for the title of world goalkeeper. The awards in all categories will take place as part of a television show on January 17th in Zurich.
dpa
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Status: 07.01.2022, 3:41 pm