Share this @internewscast.com

Erling Haaland has been announced as one of six contenders for the BBC World Sport Star of the Year award.

The Treble-winning Manchester City striker will be up against fellow footballer Aitana Bonmati, who lifted the Women’s World Cup with Spain and the Champions League with Barcelona.

Three-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen and South Africa’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi have also been nominated.

The winner will be chosen by a public vote on the BBC Sport website and will be revealed at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show on December 19.

Erling Haaland has been announced as one of six contenders for the BBC World Sport Star of the Year award after a stellar debut season with Manchester City

Erling Haaland has been announced as one of six contenders for the BBC World Sport Star of the Year award after a stellar debut season with Manchester City

Haaland is joined on the shortlist by (left to right) Simone Biles, Max Verstappen, Siya Kolisi, Alana Bonmati and Novak Djokovic

Haaland is joined on the shortlist by (left to right) Simone Biles, Max Verstappen, Siya Kolisi, Alana Bonmati and Novak Djokovic 

If Haaland were to add the award to his ever-growing list of honours, he would emulate Lionel Messi, who landed the gong last year after leading Argentina to World Cup glory.

The only other footballers to be crowned BBC World Sport Star of the Year (formerly BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year) are Eusebio (1966), Pele (1970), Ronaldo (2002) and Cristiano Ronaldo (2014).

Haaland, who scored 52 goals in all competitions last season, will not be available to attend the show in Salford as City are in action that night at the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

The shortlist for the main BBC Sports Personality of the Year award is yet to be announced. 

But England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps is the current bookies’ favourite to land the same gong her international team-mate Beth Mead won last year.

England Ashes hero Stuart Broad is the second favourite ahead of world heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson.

The BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award is between snowboarder Mia Brookes, Penny Healey from archery and wheelchair basketball player Charlie McIntyre.

Haaland scored 52 goals in all competitions last season as Manchester City won the Treble

Haaland scored 52 goals in all competitions last season as Manchester City won the Treble

IT’S ALL KICKING OFF! 

It’s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.

BBC Sports Personality of the YearMax Verstappen

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Cristiano Ronaldo Museum Launches in Hong Kong Amid Great Excitement

Cristiano Ronaldo has expanded his influence globally with the inauguration of the…

Why Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie Was Destined to Fail: An Analysis by Oliver Holt

I went to see F1: The Movie on Saturday afternoon. Here’s my…

How Winning the Club World Cup Might Negatively Affect Chelsea: Inside the “Bomb Squad” and Influencers’ Unusual Appeals to Journalists – CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL

The Premier League will not push back the start of next season…

Inside Scoop: Why Gassama Could Become a Fan Favorite at Ibrox

DJEIDI GASSAMA looks sure to become a real fans’ favourite at Rangers…

PSG Dominates Real Madrid with a 4-0 Victory: Luis Enrique’s Team to Challenge Chelsea in Club World Cup Final on Sunday, Reports Kieran Gill

It takes some doing to reduce Real Madrid’s side of superstars to…

Leeds Pay Tribute to Fans by Unveiling the 2025/26 Home Jersey

Leeds United have made their return to the Premier League for the…

Donald Trump Unexpectedly Interrupts Chelsea’s Club World Cup Trophy Celebration, Leaving Cole Palmer Seemingly Reacting with a Three-Word Remark

Chelsea hero Cole Palmer was left bemused as Donald Trump bizarrely gatecrashed…

A 300-Mile Camper Van Journey to Canberra: Meeting a Future Lions Star and a Tattoo Bet on Mack Hansen’s Face

Nik and Kev’s Lions tour escapades took a twist this week as…

Newcastle shocks with surprise signing of Everton striker, leaving manager in the dark

Everton boss David Moyes bullishly insisted he was making the final decision…

John Terry offers fascinating details about his coaching techniques at Chelsea’s academy, sharing never-before-seen training footage with a mic on. He also passionately communicates (with some choice words) to the upcoming players!

John Terry has given an intimate insight into his coaching methods at…

Alphonso Davies Shocked by Jamal Musiala’s Injury During Livestream Reaction

Jamal Musiala endured a devastating injury during Bayern Munich’s Club World Cup…