Lewandowski joins Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in FIFA Best player of the year's shortlist

Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski enjoyed one of best seasons in his footballing career, as he bagged his first Champions League title last campaign. Polish international also played a key role in guiding his side to Bundesliga glory to round off a scintillating campaign. His magnificent efforts seemed to have paved way for him to inch closer to clinching Best FIFA Football awards 2020, after being included in three-man shortlist alongside Cristia Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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Three-man shortlist for FIFA Best Player of Year anunced 

Ballon d’Or awards, counted arguably as ultimate accole individually, reportedly was called off by France Football owing to coronavirus crisis. But global football governing body FIFA has continued with ir award ceremony, which is slated for December 17. 

And a three-man shortlist for FIFA Best player of year award has been anunced on Friday after public voting ended on Wednesday. list includes Lewandowski, Juventus ace Ronaldo and Barcelona icon Messi, with award ceremony set to be hosted virtually amid coronavirus pandemic. 

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Best FIFA Football Awards 2020: Is Lewandowski favourite?

Lewandowski was in stellar form previous season, playing a key role in his side's Bundesliga and Champions League triumph. 32-year-old netted a mammoth 55 goals across all competitions, while also racking up 10 assists. He is being considered favourite to be crowned best player of year by FIFA. 

However, Messi and Ronaldo cant be ruled out from  race. Barcelona captain h a decent campaign individually, as he ded ar Pichichi to his trophy cabinet, beating Real Mrid striker Karim Benzema last season. But his side failed to have a wider impact, ending season trophyless. 

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Ronaldo's stellar run of form continues 

Besides, Ronaldo's dominance at   of 35 is thing short of exceptional. Juventus forward who netted a brace against Barcelona midweek in Champions League, guided his side to Serie A title last season, finishing as top scorer for Turin based outfit. He les way, having won award twice, including in inaugural ceremony in 2017.

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Im courtesy: Cristia, Robert Lewandowski Twitter, FC Barcelona website