The Top Four: UEFA Announces Champions League Player of the Week Nominees

The UEFA Champions League's announced the shortlist for Player of the Week following the conclusion of all second round fixtures.

The matches delivered high drama with standout performances & decisive goals shaping the competition.

Who're the nominees?

The list includes 4 standout forwards:

• Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
• Rasmus Højlund (Napoli)
• Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt)
• Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Why were they selected?

Mbappe shone brightest with stunning hat trick in Real Madrid’s 5 - 0 demolition of Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty underlining his status as Champions League superstar.

Napoli’s Højlund delivered crucial brace in the Italian side’s 2 - 1 win over Sporting Lisbon while Hauge struck twice for Bodø/Glimt to secure 2 - 2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

Haaland, meanwhile continued his prolific form scoring both goals in Manchester City’s 2 - 2 stalemate with Monaco.

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The voting for Player of the Week's now open on UEFA’s official website with fans deciding who'll be crowned the standout performer of the round.

Khaled Hegazy |

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