UEFA Men's Player of the Year 2021/22 | Top 3 Finalists Revealed

UEFA Announced The Great Award For Best Men's Player Of The Year 2021/22

UEFA Men’s Player of the Year 2021/22 | Top 3 Finalists Revealed

The moment of prestige has arrived once again as UEFA officially announced the finalists for the 2021/22 Men’s Player of the Year Award during the UEFA Champions League group stage draw on August 25, 2022.

This annual honor celebrates the best individual performances in European football, recognizing players who delivered outstanding seasons across domestic and international competitions.

UEFA Men’s Player of the Year 2021/22 | The Final Three

After an exciting voting process, UEFA has shortlisted the top three contenders for this coveted title. Surprisingly, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah did not make the final cut, despite a brilliant individual season.

The top 3 nominees are

Karim Benzema
Thibaut Courtois
Kevin De Bruyne

These stars stood out with their pivotal roles for their respective clubs, delivering match-winning performances and leading their teams in Europe and beyond.

Full Ranking | UEFA Player of the Year 2021/22 Top 10

Here’s how the rest of the top 10 rankings unfolded:

Rank	Player	Points
4	Robert Lewandowski	54
5	Luka Modrić	52
6	Sadio Mané	51
7	Mohamed Salah	46
8	Kylian Mbappé	25
9	Vinícius Jr	21
10	Virgil van Dijk	19

Best Coach of the Year 2021/22 | Final 3 Nominees

In addition to the players, UEFA also revealed the top 3 managers vying for the Best Coach of the Year award:

Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)

All three masterminds led their teams to remarkable achievements last season, making this a hotly contested category.

What’s Next?

The final winners will be crowned at UEFA’s grand awards ceremony, coinciding with the Champions League draw festivities. The football world eagerly awaits who will take home these prestigious honors.