Thomas Tuchel, N'Golo Kante & 2 more Chelsea players in shortlists for Best FIFA Awards

FIFA have announced their 11 nominees for the 2021 FIFA BEST Men’s Player award.

Chelsea are the only Premier League club who are represented by two players, with Jorginho and N'Golo Kante on the list, along with Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The other usual suspects, like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland are also included in the shortlist.

The winner will be voted for by media representatives, national team coaches, and national team captains, as well as the general public.

Here's the full list of the Best FIFA Men’s Player nominees:

Karim Benzema (France / Real Madrid CF)

Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium / Manchester City FC)

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal / Juventus FC / Manchester United FC)

Erling Haaland (Norway / BV Borussia 09 Dortmund)

Jorginho (Italy / Chelsea FC)

N’Golo Kante (France / Chelsea FC)

Robert Lewandowski (Poland / FC Bayern München)

Kylian Mbappe (France / Paris Saint-Germain)

Lionel Messi (Argentina / FC Barcelona / Paris Saint-Germain)

Neymar (Brazil / Paris Saint-Germain)

Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool FC)

Also, Edouard Mendy will compete with Alisson, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manuel Neuer and Kasper Schmeichel for the FIFA Best Goalkeeper award.

Thomas Tuchel is up for the Best Manager award, along with Antonio Conte, Hansi Flick, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Mancini, Lionel Scaloni and Diego Simeone.