IFFHS Awards 2023, Top 10 Players in Men's Football 2023
by Mathelene | Updated Dec 30, 2023
IFFHS Awards 2023
In the 2023 IFFHS Men's World Best Player Awards, Erling Haaland emerged as the winner with an impressive 209 points. The Norwegian striker, known for his outstanding performances, secured the accolade after claiming titles such as the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and the English Cup.
This marked a historic moment as it was Haaland's first-ever IFFHS Award and also the first for his home country, Norway. Haaland's dominance was evident in the voting results, where he outshone competitors Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, securing 105 and 85 points, respectively.
Lionel Messi, a seasoned winner of 14 IFFHS Awards, faced tough competition from the rising star. The Top 5 were rounded out by Haaland's Manchester City teammates Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne, highlighting the collective success of their club. This recognition further solidified Haaland's status as the World's Best Player for 2023, adding to his growing list of achievements.
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Top 10 Players in Men's Football 2023
1
Erling Haaland
Manchester City
2
Kylian Mbappé
PSG
3
Lionel Messi
PSG / Inter Miami
4
Jude Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund / Real Madrid
5
Rodri
Manchester City
6
Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City
7
Harry Kane
Tottenham / Bayern Munich
8
Bernardo Silva
Manchester City
9
Vinícius Júnior
Real Madrid
10
Lautaro Martinez
Inter Milan
Rank
Player
Club
IFFHS
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) is an organization that documents the history and records of soccer. Established in 1984 by Alfredo Pöge in Leipzig, it was initially based in Abu Dhabi before moving to Bonn, Germany, in 2010 and then to Zürich in 2014. In its early years until 2002, the IFFHS focused on publishing magazines like Fußball-Weltzeitschrift and Libero, later shifting to books and eventually concentrating its activities on its website.
While IFFHS is independent of FIFA, FIFA has acknowledged and referenced IFFHS awards and records on its website. However, the organization has faced criticism, with sports historian Karl Lennartz calling it "obscure" in 2008, noting its founder Alfredo Pöge's dominant role.
The significance of IFFHS rankings has been debated, and some media outlets, like the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, choose not to publish them. Despite critiques, entities such as Bild, Deutsche Welle, Kicker-Sportmagazin, the German Football Association (DFB), and sports figures like Heribert Faßbender have cited IFFHS rankings.
IFFHS Awards 2023 - FAQs
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) is an organization that documents the history and records of association football, founded in 1984 by Alfredo Pöge.
The IFFHS Men's World Best Player is decided based on a point system, considering a player's achievements in various competitions, with Erling Haaland winning the prestigious award in 2023.
Erling Haaland secured the IFFHS Men's World Best Player Award in 2023, marking the first time a Norwegian player has received this honor.
Haaland's remarkable achievements include winning the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and the English Cup with Manchester City.
The IFFHS is an independent organization and has no affiliation with FIFA. However, FIFA has acknowledged and referenced awards and records conducted by IFFHS on its website.