Five times world footballer of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been omitted from the final top three list of the FIFA male best player of the year.
Salah currently tops the Premier League’s scoring chart with 16 goals, having finished second to Harry Kane last season.
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The winners will be announced at the Best Fifa Football Awards in Zurich on 17 January.
The awards are voted for by international managers, captains of international teams, journalists and fans.
Lewandowski had won the men’s award in 2020.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s Erik Lamela is on the shortlist for the Fifa Puskas Award, which recognises the best goal in world football during the year. The Argentine got nominated for his ‘rabona’ finish in the north London derby against Arsenal last March.
Pep Guardiola, Roberto Mancini and Thomas Tuchel will battle for the coach of the year award.
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