Anticipation builds as La Liga award nominees announcement nears

• La Liga recently announced the nominees for their end of season awards
• The awards will be presented on May 28th 2024 in Calla di Volpe, Sardinia
• The categories in the awards include: Best Player, Best Coach, Best U23 Player, Best Goal, Team of the season among others.

La Liga recently announced the nominees for their end of season awards that will be presented on May 28th in Calla di Volpe, Sardinia. These awards will be presented in various categories and some of the top contenders.

LA LIGA AWARD NOMINEES

The main La Liga awards are presented annually including Best Player, Best Coach, Best Under 23 player and Best Goal. There are other awards given throughout the season that recognize outstanding players and coaches.

The ceremony is usually presided over by a prominent figure in the Spanish Sports Media or entertainment, and the officials might present some awards. Sometimes, other key figures in Spanish football might also be invited to present the awards.

This year, the awards will be presented alongside the KAFD Globe Soccer European awards, creating a broader celebration of European football. Here are categories of the awards:

U23 BEST PLAYER

Based on past winners, the category looks into several factors like outstanding performance. The player should have consistently delivered strong performances throughout the season, making an immense contribution to the success of the team.

La Liga Awards. Photo/Sports Illustrated

Individually, the player also needs to have scored, provided assists, tackle win or key passes to strengthen his candidacy. The players also need to be under the age of 23 during the season in consideration.

Another factor to be considered is the impact of the player on the league  as this involves  generating excitement o r showcasing unique skills, and also needs to be a regular player who often features for the team.

This award does not look into the position one plays at, rather his impact within the position. So,  the award goes to a young player under the age of 23, who has impressed the most throughout the La Liga season, with a combination of the impactful contributions.

In this category, we think of potential nominees like Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes, Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Nico Williams of Athletic Club among others.

BEST COACH

While there is the category of the best coach, it is good that we identify the criteria used when arriving here. The coach should have led the team to a series of success throughout the season , including winning the league title, qualifying for the Champions league.

To get to a series of success, the coach must have inspired his players to perform at their best and be able to adapt to strategies based on opponents, leading the team to a series of success.

In this case, we think of Carlo Ancelloti who has led Real Madrid to a winning season, Manuel Pellegrini of Real Betis and Ernesto Valverde of Athletic Bilbao.

BEST GOAL

There are no exact factors that La Liga looks into for this award but based on past winners, the goal should be stunning, seemingly impossible positions or under pressure. In this case, we are speculating about Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, who could be nominated.

La Liga Awards. Photo/Bavarian Football Works

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is also a potential candidate for the awards for a goal that displayed his prowess, may be a long-range strike. Atletico Madrid also has a potential candidate in Joao Felix who is known for his creativity and attacking flair. 

SIGNIFICANCE OF LA LIGA AWARDS

This is a way of celebrating the people who have played a significant role in the success of their teams, promoting the league and fostering a competitive environment that drives La Liga forward.

This helps showcase La Liga top performers, generating interest in the league both domestically and internationally, potentially attracting more fans and investment.

It also means achieving a level of excellence within the league and sets a benchmark for aspiring players and coaches. It is also a way of motivating players and coaches to push their limits and improve on their performance during the season.