Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton Voted Lionel Messi as his top rated Footballer for 2023 ahead of Norwegian Erling Haaland and French International Kylian Mbappe in his top 3 for the 2023 FIFA best awards.
The Irish born former Brighton and Hove Albion Coach chose the Argentine as his first choice in a firstly contest award scheme that saw the top 2 split points.
Chris Hughton who is currently leading the Black Stars to their 24th AFCON championship in Ivory Coast was among National Team coaches across the globe to vote in the 2023 FIFA best Awards.
His first Choice of Lionel Messi helped the 2022 World Cup winner to edge past hos closest contender Erling Haaland.
Likely Messi was added the Best player of the year by FIFA in a ceremony that saw top Footballer Personalities receiving awards for their contributions to the game
