The nomination can already be seen as a reward for his excellent performances: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one of 30 professionals who are in contention to be voted the World footballer of the year 2016.

The present footballer of the year is Lionel Messi, who also holds the record by winning this award five times since 2009. The award ceremony will take place on the 9.January 2017. Last year Aubameyang already won the "African player of the year" award. (br)