No superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
No Neymar or Kylian Mbappé either.
Instead, among the finalists for the title of best UEFA player, the smile and kindness of N'Golo Kanté.
The French midfielder is rewarded for his magnificent season with Chelsea, crowned with a title in the Champions League at the end of a final which he finished man of the match, after having already been in the semi-final, first leg and back.
✨ NOMINEES: 2020/21 Men's Player of the Year ✨
🇧🇪 De Bruyne
🇲🇫 Kanté
🇮🇹 Jorginho
🗓️ #UEFAawards winners announced at the #UCLdraw, 26 August 2021 🏆
- UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 19, 2021
The recent winner of the European Supercup is accompanied by two other finalists: Jorginho and Kevin De Bruyne.
His Italian compatriot Chelsea rounded off his extraordinary season with a Euro title with Italy, while the Belgian had a good year with Manchester City, being crowned champion of England and finalist in C1.
Tuchel best trainer?
One of these three players, appointed by a panel of coaches and journalists, will be awarded on August 26 on the sidelines of the Champions League draw ceremony in Istanbul (Turkey).
The winner will succeed Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich).
For the award of the best UEFA player of the year, three teammates in Barcelona, victorious in the Champions League, will compete this time: Jennifer Hermoso, Lieke Martens and Alexia Putellas are all three nominated for this distinction.
For the best coach trophy, Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea) will be a huge favorite ahead of Roberto Mancini (Italy coach) and Pep Guardiola (Manchester City).
✨ NOMINEES: 2020/21 Men's Coach of the Year ✨
🇪🇸 Guardiola
🇮🇹 Mancini
🇩🇪 Tuchel
🗓️ #UEFAawards winners announced at the #UCLdraw, 26 August 2021 🏆
- UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 19, 2021
