Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been nominated for FIFA's World Coach of the Year alongside Barcelona's Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho.
Ex-Chelsea boss Mourinho will be hoping to retain his title, while Ferguson could gain the gong on his 25th year in management.
The three coaches were decided by a collection of managers, captains from a number of national sides and a select group of journalists.
The winner will be announced in Zurich during the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2011 gala on January 9, 2012.
