These nine individuals have been officially nominated for the position of UN Secretary-General.

Turkey has officially nominated Feridun Sinirlioglu for the UN Secretary-General position, competing against eight other candidates. Notably absent from the list is Viktor Orbán, despite earlier speculation about his potential candidacy backed by major powers. France's Foreign Minister has stated that France would veto Orbán's nomination if proposed, arguing that the position should not serve as a consolation prize for ousted leaders. Current Secretary-General António Guterres's term ends on December 31, with the Security Council first selecting a candidate before the General Assembly votes.