UEFA announced on Thursday the list of candidates for the 2018-2019 Champions of the Year awards.
UEFA tweeted several tweets through his official account, and also posted an official statement on his website that included the list of the most prominent stars in the guard and the three lines of the stadium.
Although Liverpool dominated the list of candidates, five of them were selected, and were the only team represented by the goalkeeper, line of defense, center and attack, the most prominent star Mohamed Salah was not included in the nominations and was chosen teammate Sadio Mani instead.
Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) and Senegal's Sadio Mane (Liverpool) are among the favorites.
NOMINEES: 2018/19 #UCL Forward of the Season |
The three best goalkeepers included Alison (Liverpool), Hugo Lloris (Tottenham) and Ter Stegen (Barcelona).
NOMINEES: 2018/19 #UCL Goalkeeper of the Season |
As for the best defender, the list included both Liverpool duo: Trent Alexander Arnold, Dutchman Vergel van Dijk and Matthias de Licht (Ajax Amsterdam).
NOMINEES: 2018/19 #UCL Defender of the Season |
The best midfielder will be challenged by trio Frinky de Jong (Ajax), Danish Christian Eriksen (Tottenham) and Jordan Henderson (Liverpool).
NOMINEES: 2018/19 #UCL Midfielder of the Season |
The winner of the 2019 European Footballer of the Year award will be unveiled on the sidelines of the group stage draw for the Champions League scheduled for August 29.