PUSKÁS AWARD
Atlas’ Lozano nominated for Puskás Award: check out 2023 shortlist in full
Brian Lozano is one of 11 players who have been nominated for the Puskás Award, which goes to the year’s best goal in worldwide soccer.
Atlas’ Brian Lozano has been nominated for the 2023 Puskás Award for his stunning goal against Club América during the Liga MX’s Clausura 2023 tournament.
Lozano is one of 11 players included on the shortlist for FIFA’s goal of the year prize, whose winner is to be decided by a combination of an online fan vote and a jury of soccer legends chosen by the world game’s governing body.
To be considered for the Puskás Award, which is named after three-time European Cup winner Ferenc Puskás, goals must have been scored between 19 December 2022 and 20 August 2023.
The full Puskás Award shortlist:
Lozano larrups in Puskás contender
Lozano’s Puskás-nominated strike came in Atlas’ 2-2 draw with América in February, on matchday nine of the Clausura.
Receiving the ball from team-mate Alejandro Giménez, the Uruguayan took one touch before thumping a pinpoint long-range shot into the top corner, leaving América Óscar Jiménez with no chance.
Watch Lozano’s goal:
How to take part in the Puskás fan vote
Voting for the Puskás Award opened today, 22 September, and closes on 10 October.
To cast your ballot, you need to register on the FIFA website, where you will be able to choose your top three picks from the 11 goals nominated.