Past winners have also included Mohamed Salah, who won the award in 2017 and 2018, and Sadio Mané, who won in 2019.
The 2025 nominees are:
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli and Cameroon)
Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC and Gabon)
Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund and Guinea)
Achraf Hakimi (Paris St-Germain and Morocco)
Oussama Lamlioui (Renaissance Berkane)
Fiston Mayele (Pyramids and DR Congo)
Iliman Ndiaye (Everton and Senegal)
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray and Nigeria)
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool and Egypt)
Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur and Senegal)
Previous winners have achieved significant success in their careers, including Osimhen's help in Napoli's Serie A title win and Lookman's role in Atalanta's Europa League victory.
Salah and Hakimi are among the favorites for the award, with Hakimi's recent success in Ligue 1, the Champions League, and other domestic titles making him a strong contender.
