Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface, is in the running for the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award.
Boniface joined Bayer Leverkusen from Belgian Pro League outfit, Union St Gilloise this summer.
The Nigeria international has been one of the top performers in the Bundesliga this season.
The 22-year-old scored two goals and provided one assist in two outings for Bayer Leverkusen in August.
Nigerian-born goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, who plays for SC Freiburg, is also nominated for the award.
Atubolu kept one clean sheet in three league outings for Freiburg in August.
RB Leipzig winger Xavi Simons is the other player nominated for the award.