Introduction
Javier Aguirre, the current coach of Mexico’s national soccer team, has been nominated for the prestigious FIFA The Best award in its 10th edition. He is up against some of the world’s most renowned coaches, including Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti. Aguirre’s nomination comes after leading Mexico to victory in the CONCACAF Nations League and the Gold Cup, adding to his impressive 13th title.
Nominees and Achievements
Alongside Javier Aguirre, the other nominees for FIFA The Best award are:
- Mikel Arteta: Led Arsenal to their first Champions League semifinal in 16 years, despite losing to Paris Saint-Germain.
- Luis Enrique: Secured the Champions League title and completed a treble by winning Ligue 1 and the French Cup with Paris Saint-Germain.
- Hansi Flick: Conquered LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Supercopa with Barcelona, while also guiding the team to the Champions League semifinals.
- Enzo Maresca: Crowned the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea under the new tournament format, defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
- Roberto Martínez: Led Portugal to triumph in the UEFA Nations League, overcoming Spain, and is close to securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
- Arne Slot: Took charge of Liverpool in the Premier League and, in his first season, clinched the league title despite significant team restructuring. He also helped Mohamed Salah become one of the world’s top players.
Voting Process and Categories
The voting for the FIFA The Best award begins on November 6 and concludes at 23:59 on November 28. The winners will be announced in December at a ceremony to be confirmed. Voters include fans, coaches, and captains from the 211 FIFA member associations’ national teams. There are six categories in total:
- Best Player
- Best Female Player
- Best Male Coach: Javier Aguirre is nominated in this category.
- Best Female Coach
- Best Goalkeeper
- Best Female Goalkeeper
Eligible voters include coaches and captains of both men’s and women’s national teams from the 211 FIFA member associations, as well as accredited press members covering men’s and women’s football matches. Each can select three candidates in each category.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Javier Aguirre? Javier Aguirre is the current coach of Mexico’s national soccer team, having previously led them in two other stints. He is known for his successful tenure with the team, including winning the Gold Cup and CONCACAF Nations League.
- Why is Aguirre nominated for FIFA The Best? Aguirre’s nomination comes from his impressive achievements with Mexico, including winning the Gold Cup and CONCACAF Nations League. His success places him among some of the world’s top coaches, such as Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti.
- Who else is nominated for FIFA The Best award? Alongside Aguirre, Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain), Hansi Flick (Barcelona), Enzo Maresca (Chelsea), Roberto Martínez (Portugal), and Arne Slot (Liverpool) are all nominated for various categories.
- How can one vote for the FIFA The Best award? Fans, coaches, captains of national teams, and accredited press members can vote for their preferred candidates in each category. Voting begins on November 6 and ends on November 28.
