Sport nationTwo Former Everton Players Nominated for Best Attacker at FIFA The Best Awards 2024
It’s been a rather strange day for Everton fans as two former players have been nominated for a prestigious FIFA award. The Toffees have struggled to get the best out of a number of players this season, including the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Vitalii Mykolenko.
Mykolenko was labelled as a ‘weak link’ this season, and many fans have to agree with that assessment. Meanwhile, Everton fans had a pop at Calvert-Lewin for ‘doing nothing’ against Brentford last weekend. However, it would be harsh to call either of these players a flop, despite their disappointing seasons to date, as they have had good times on Merseyside.
Moving away from the current Everton side, two former players who used to operate at Goodison Park have been nominated for a FIFA award. Ademola Lookman and Salomon Rondon, who both had underwhelming spells with the Toffees, have been shortlisted for the Best Attacker award at the FIFA The Best Awards 2024.
Ademola Lookman’s Time at Everton
Ademola Lookman joined Everton as one of the most exciting talents in England back in 2017. However, he just wasn’t able to live up to his full potential and ended up scoring just four goals in 42 games for the Toffees before being offloaded in 2019.
Lookman’s time at Everton was marked by inconsistency and a lack of goals. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, he was unable to establish himself as a regular starter in the team. His departure from the club was met with a mix of sadness and relief from the fans, who had grown frustrated with his lack of production.
Salomon Rondon’s Time at Everton
Salomon Rondon played 31 times for Everton, scoring just three times before leaving by mutual consent in 2022. Rondon’s time at Everton was marked by a lack of goals and a general inconsistency in his performances.
Despite being a physical presence up front, Rondon was unable to make a significant impact on the team. His departure from the club was met with little fanfare, as the fans had grown accustomed to his lack of production.
Lookman and Rondon’s Resurgence
However, both Lookman and Rondon have experienced a resurgence in their careers since leaving Everton. Lookman has been on fire at Atalanta, with nine goals and five assists in just 15 appearances. He’s also finished in the Ballon d’Or top 20 this year.
Rondon, on the other hand, has been impressive at Pachuca, with five goals in 13 games this season. He’s also shown his consistency by scoring 20 goals and providing three assists in 31 games last season.
Their performances over the past year have been rewarded with a nomination for the Best Attacker award at the FIFA The Best Awards 2024. It’s a testament to their hard work and dedication to their craft.
Conclusion
In conclusion, two former Everton players, Ademola Lookman and Salomon Rondon, have been nominated for the Best Attacker award at the FIFA The Best Awards 2024. Despite their underwhelming spells with the Toffees, both players have experienced a resurgence in their careers since leaving Everton.
Their nominations are a testament to their hard work and dedication to their craft. It’s a reminder that players can experience ups and downs in their careers, but with perseverance and determination, they can bounce back and achieve great things.
Everton fans will be watching with interest to see how Lookman and Rondon fare in the awards ceremony. Despite their departures from the club, they will always be remembered as part of the Everton family.
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