International Football Federation (FIFA) announced candidates for the title of best defender for 2024, Sports.kz reports with reference to Championat.com.
It is important to note that the list of 22 players included the Brazilian defender of Zenit Nino, who is a competitor of the center back of the Kazakhstan national team Nuraly Alip.
He has been playing for the Blue-White-Blues since January 2024. This season, Nino played 18 matches for Sergei Semak’s team in all tournaments and scored one goal. The transfer price tag for the 27-year-old Brazilian is estimated at €10 million.
FIFA previously announced the nominees for the title of best footballer of 2024. Applicants were selected based on their performances since August 21, 2023…
