Super Eagles Defender, Troost-Ekong Nominated For FIFA Best Men’s Defender Award

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.

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.