Fakayejo Paul
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Best Men’s Defender award.
The Nigerian international is among a stellar list of defenders vying for the honor, including stars from top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich.
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The prestigious list features a host of world-class defenders, including:
- Akanji
- Bastoni
- Bremer
- Cacace
- Carvajal
- Dante
- Davies
- Dias
- Dimarco
- Frimpong
- Grimaldo
- Hakimi
- Hummels
- Johnston
- Laporte
- Magalhães
- Otamendi
- Rüdiger
- Saliba
- Tah
- Troost-Ekong
- Nino
Troost-Ekong’s inclusion in the shortlist is a testament to his exceptional performances both domestically and internationally.
His leadership, defensive prowess, and goal-scoring ability have made him a key player for both club and country.
The final winner will be determined through a combination of votes from national team captains, head coaches, journalists, and fans.
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