Victor Boniface has already won his first individual award in the German Bundesliga – Rookie of the Month for August.
The 22-year-old striker is also vying for the Bundesliga Player of the Month for August.
Other nominees for this award Harry Kane, Benjamin Henrichs, Jonas Wind, Alphonso Davies and Kevin Behrens.
It is a form that has also been rewarded with a call-up to the Super Eagles.