FIFA’s The Best Awards were voted on by coaches, national team captains and renowned journalist from all over the world. And this included India’s men’s and women’s football teams.
Marcus Mergulhao, one of the most trusted journalists of the country, was given the honour of voting in the women’s category. Dhiman Sarkar, on the other hand, was chosen to vote in the men’s category.
India men’s head coach Igor Stimac and captain Sunil Chhetri were obliged to vote. Women’s team head coach Thomas Dennerby and captain Ashalata Loitongbam also cast votes in their respective categories.
India’s votes at FIFA’s The Best Awards revealed
Let’s first take a look at the women’s categories, followed by the men.
FIFA’s The Best Awards: Women’s Best Player
Ashalata Loitongbam voted for Leah Williamson, Vivianne Miedema, and Alex Morgan
Thomas Dennerby voted for Alexia Putellas, Sam Kerr, and Beth Mead
Marcus Mergulhao voted for Beth Mead, Sam Kerr, and Alexia Putellas.
Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Ashalata Loitongbam voted for Mary Earps, Christiane Endler, and Ann-Katrin Berger
Thomas Dennerby voted for Ann-Katrin Berger, Christiane Endler, and Mary Earps
Marcus Mergulhao voted for Christiane Endler, Mary Earps, and Merle Frohms.
Best Women’s Coach
Ashalata Loitongbam voted for Sarina Wiegman, Pia Sundhage, and Emma Hayes.
Thomas Dennerby voted for Sarina Wiegman, Bev Priestman, and Emma Hayes.
Marcus Mergulhao voted for Sarina Wiegman, Sonia Bompastor, and Pia Sundhage.
FIFA’s The Best Awards: Men’s Best Player
Indian captain Sunil Chhetri voted for Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi
Indian coach Igor Stimac voted for Luka Modrić, Lionel Messi, and Karim Benzema
From the media, Dhiman Sarkar voted for Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Karim Benzema.
Best Men’s Goalkeeper
Indian captain Sunil Chhetri voted for Thibaut Courtois, Emiliano Martinez, and Álisson Becker
Indian coach Igor Stimac voted for Thibaut Courtois, Álisson Becker, and Ederson
From media, Dhiman Sarkar voted for Emiliano Martínez, Yassine Bounou, and Thibaut Courtois
Best Men’s Coach
Indian captain Sunil Chhetri voted for Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, and Lionel Scaloni
Indian coach Igor Stimac voted for Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, and Lionel Scaloni
From media, Dhiman Sarkar voted for Lionel Scaloni, Didier Deschamps, and Walid Regragui.
