Lunin and Dovbyk are vying for a place in the FIFA Team of the Year.
Voting for the best men's team at The Best FIFA Football Awards has begun
The voting for the best men's team at The Best FIFA Football Awards has started. A total of 77 players are nominated in this category, including 22 defenders, 22 midfielders, 22 forwards, and 11 goalkeepers. Among the Ukrainian footballers, Artem Dovbyk from Roma in the forward position and Andriy Lunin from Real in the goalkeeper position stand a chance to be selected for the team. The nominations were based on the players' achievements from August 21, 2023, to August 10, 2024. During this period, Artem scored 24 goals and provided 10 assists in 39 matches, making him the top scorer in La Liga.
Voting will last until December 10
You can vote on the official FIFA website until December 10. You have the option to choose one goalkeeper and from four to five players for each position: defenders, midfielders, and forwards. After the voting ends, the votes of fans and football experts will be combined, and a team will be formed that will receive the award.
Andriy Lunin nominated for Best Goalkeeper
Additionally, Andriy Lunin has also been nominated for Best Goalkeeper at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024.
Roman Yaremchuk injured in previous match
Ukrainian forward Roman Yaremchuk sustained a nose injury during a match after colliding with the head of a Romanian defender. Despite concerns, the player continued to play while medical staff tried to stop the bleeding. The forward was substituted in the 81st minute. Despite the injury, Roman celebrated his 29th birthday by posting a photo with blood on his face captioned 'Happy Birthday'. The Olympiacos team finished the match with a draw against Steaua and is currently in 14th place in the UEFA Europa League standings with 8 points.
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