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title: "Tettey nominated for prestigious award"
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author: "Daniel Emery"
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published: "2015-12-17T15:50:41Z"
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# Tettey nominated for prestigious award

Norwich City midfielder Alex Tettey has been nominated for a top Norwegian award, according to [The EDP](https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich_city_midfielder_alex_tettey_nominated_for_norwegian_football_s_top_individual_award_1_4351177).

The award that he has been nominated for is the Gullballen or ‘Golden ball’. This is Norway’s top award and is the best individual award that you can receive as a Norwegian football player.

Tettey has made the top-three for the award alongside Omar Elabdellaoui (Olympiacos) and Ada Hegerberg (Lyon, Women’s football), with the winner being announced on January 9th.

![Alex Broadway/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnorwich.com/readnorwich/2015/12/494051424.jpg)

Despite being born in Ghana, Tettey has 29 caps for Norway and has scored three goals for his side. Along with his impressive performances on the International scene; Tettey has been a key part in Norwich’s team this calendar year as he has won promotion to the Premier League and impressed in a few game so far this season in the English top-flight.

His success has led to this recognition and he has a very good chance of winning the award.

Speaking about Tettey, the head of Norway’s FA said this:

> Tettey plays regularly for Norwich in the Premier League and was one of our best players in the Euro 2016 qualifiers, where he also scored several fine goals.