FIFA 2022 || Lionel Messi bags Best Men’s player, Alexia Putellas Best women’s

The Argentinian skipper Lionel Messi is having a time of his life. It seems like he has got a Midas touch – ability to take triumph in every battle. 

After lifting the most prestigious title in the history of the game I.e., FIFA World Cup, the Paris Saint German forward has been adjudged Men’s Player at The Best FIFA Awards announced in Paris, on Sunday night.

Notably, Messi beat Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe to get the coveted prize. Messi led the Argentina from the front as the legendary striker scored seven goals in the marquee tournament and even scored a brace in the summit-clash against Kylian Mbappe-starrer France. Due to his incredible performance, Messi was adjudged with Golden Ball. 

What a night! 😍

Congratulations to all the winners at this year's #TheBest FIFA Football Awards 🏆

Find out who won in each category at the awards ceremony in Paris:

— FIFA (@FIFAcom) February 27, 2023

Meanwhile, Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas won the FIFA Best women’s Player award for a second year in a row. England’s Mary Earps has been named the best women’s goalkeeper. 

Here’s the full list of winners: 

Best Men’s Player – Lionel Messi (Argentina/PSG)

🏆 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜 🏆
#TheBest FIFA Men’s Player Award 2022 goes to Lionel Messi! 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/HXEugVH1t9

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) February 27, 2023

Best Women’s Player: 

Alexia Putellas (Spain/FC Barcelona) 

On top of the world. 💫
@alexiaputellas has been crowned #TheBest FIFA Women’s Player 2022! pic.twitter.com/Wtcgg8SUmO

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) February 27, 2023

Best Men’s Goalkeeeper: 

Emiliano Martinez (Argentina/Aston Villa) 

#TheBest FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Award 2022 goes to @emimartinezz1! 🧤 pic.twitter.com/rqgeU9UwtK

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) February 27, 2023

Best Women’s Goalkeeper: 

Mary Earps (England/Manchester United) 

She's at the top of her game. 🧤

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Mary Earps has been named #TheBest FIFA Women's Goalkeeper 2022! pic.twitter.com/tFa5b35jhj

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) February 27, 2023

Best Men’s Coach: 

Lionel Scaloni (Argentina) 

Lionel Scaloni: #TheBest FIFA Men’s Coach 2022 👏 pic.twitter.com/j6HyKopWnw

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) February 27, 2023

Best Women’s Coach: 

Sarina Wiegman (England/Manchester United) 

🚨 Sarina Wiegman has won #TheBest FIFA Women's Coach 2022! pic.twitter.com/s8mexAM3xq

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) February 27, 2023

FIFA Puskas Award: 

Marcin Olesky (Poland/Warta Poznan)

🏆 The FIFA Puskas Award goes to Marcin Oleksy!

…and what a goal it was 🤩 pic.twitter.com/2LEkSUbfHN

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) February 27, 2023

FIFA Fair Play Award: 

Luka Lochoshvili (Georgia/Wolfsberger AC/U.S. Cremonese)

Luka Lochoshvili has received The FIFA Fair Play Award 👏 pic.twitter.com/KZ4U8C504b

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) February 27, 2023

FIFA Fan Award: 

Argentina

🇦🇷 #TheBest FIFA Fan Award 2022 goes to the Argentinian fans! pic.twitter.com/ClFdracE3q

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) February 27, 2023

With inputs from AFP and AP