The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025

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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025
Ousmane Dembele 2018 (cropped).jpg
Ousmane Dembélé, The Best FIFA Men's Player 2025
Date16 December 2025
Presented by FIFA
Highlights
The Best FIFA PlayerMen's:
Flag of France.svg Ousmane Dembélé
Women's:
Flag of Spain.svg Aitana Bonmatí
The Best FIFA CoachMen's:
Flag of Spain.svg Luis Enrique
Women's:
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sarina Wiegman
The Best FIFA GoalkeeperMen's:
Flag of Italy.svg Gianluigi Donnarumma
Women's:
Flag of England.svg Hannah Hampton
FIFA Puskás Award Flag of Argentina.svg Santiago Montiel
FIFA Marta Award Flag of Mexico.svg Lizbeth Ovalle
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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 were held on 16 December 2025. The nominees for all categories were announced on 6 November 2025.

Contents

Changes

The most substantial change was the restructuring of the FIFA Best 11 squads. After FIFA and FIFPRO ended their joint operation of the "World 11" (which had been in place since 2009), FIFA introduced a new voting pattern. The process moved to a longlist format for each area of the pitch (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards), featuring a total of 68 nominees for 2025. Fan votes were officially integrated into the selection of the Best 11, weighted equally with the expert panel. The 11th spot is no longer simply the next highest-voted player. The new rules require three defenders, three midfielders, and two forwards to be selected first. The final two wildcard spots are given to the next most-voted outfield players, provided they represent different positions ensuring a maximum of four in one area and three in another. [1] [2]

Winners and nominees

The Best FIFA Men's Player

Eleven players were initially shortlisted on 6 November 2025. The three finalists were revealed on December 16, 2025.

For the 2025 edition, the selection criteria for the men's players and coaches shifted to cover achievements during the period from 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025. This adjusted window was designed to specifically capture the full 2024–25 European season, the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, and the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup held in the United States.

RankPlayerClub(s) played forNational team
The finalists
1 Flag of France.svg Ousmane Dembélé Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain Flag of France.svg  France
2 Flag of Spain.svg Lamine Yamal Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
3 Flag of France.svg Kylian Mbappé Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid Flag of France.svg  France

The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper

Seven players were initially shortlisted on 6 November 2025.

The selection criteria for the men's players and coaches was: respective achievements during the period from 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025.

RankPlayerClub(s) played forNational team
The finalists
1 Flag of Italy.svg Gianluigi Donnarumma Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain

Flag of England.svg Manchester City

Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Thibaut Courtois Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
3 Flag of Brazil.svg Alisson Flag of England.svg Liverpool Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil

The Best FIFA Men's Coach

Five coaches were initially shortlisted on 6 November 2025.

The selection criteria for the men's players and coaches was: respective achievements during the period from 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025.

RankCoachTeam(s) managed
The finalists
1 Flag of Spain.svg Luis Enrique Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain
2 Flag of Germany.svg Hansi Flick Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
3 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Arne Slot Flag of England.svg Liverpool

FIFA Puskás Award

The eleven players initially shortlisted for the award were announced on 6 November 2025. All goals up for consideration were scored from 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025.

RankPlayerMatchCompetitionDatePoints
1st Flag of Argentina.svg Santiago Montiel Flag of Argentina.svg Independiente Flag of Argentina.svg Independiente Rivadavia 1–0 2025 AFA Liga Profesional de Fútbol
TBA Flag of Brazil.svg Alerrandro Flag of Brazil.svg Vitória Flag of Brazil.svg Cruzeiro 2–0 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Flag of Italy.svg Alessandro Deiola Flag of Italy.svg Cagliari Flag of Italy.svg Venezia 3–0 2024–25 Serie A
Flag of Argentina.svg Pedro de la Vega Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC Flag of Mexico.svg Cruz Azul 7–0 2025 Leagues Cup
Flag of Egypt.svg Amr Nasser Flag of Egypt.svg Pharco Flag of Egypt.svg Al Ahly 2–0 2024–25 Egyptian League Cup
Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos Orrantia Flag of Mexico.svg Atlas Flag of Mexico.svg Querétaro 1–0 Liga MX Clausura 2025
Flag of Brazil.svg Lucas Ribeiro Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns Flag of Germany.svg Borussia Dortmund 1–0 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Flag of England.svg Declan Rice Flag of England.svg Arsenal Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid 2–0 2024–25 UEFA Champions League
Flag of Indonesia.svg Rizky Ridho Flag of Indonesia.svg Persija Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg Arema 1–0 2024–25 Liga 1
Flag of Portugal (official).svg Kévin Rodrigues Flag of Turkey.svg Kasımpaşa Flag of Turkey.svg Çaykur Rizespor 1–0 2024–25 Süper Lig
Flag of Spain.svg Lamine Yamal Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg Espanyol 1–0 2024–25 La Liga


The Best FIFA Women's Player

Sixteen players were initially shortlisted on 6 November 2025.

The selection criteria for the women's players and coaches was: respective achievements during the period from 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025.

RankPlayerClub(s) played forNational team
The finalists
1st Flag of Spain.svg Aitana Bonmatí Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
2nd Flag of Spain.svg Mariona Caldentey Flag of England.svg Arsenal Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
3rd Flag of Spain.svg Alexia Putellas Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg  Spain

The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper

Five players were initially shortlisted on 6 November 2025.

The selection criteria for the women's players and coaches was: respective achievements during the period from 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025.

RankPlayerClub(s) played forNational team
The finalists
1st Flag of England.svg Hannah Hampton Flag of England.svg Chelsea Flag of England.svg  England
2nd Flag of Spain.svg Cata Coll Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
3rd Flag of Chile.svg Christiane Endler Flag of France.svg Lyon Flag of Chile.svg  Chile

The Best FIFA Women's Coach

Eight coaches were initially shortlisted on 6 November 2025.

The selection criteria for the women's players and coaches was: respective achievements during the period from 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025.

RankCoachTeam(s) managed
The finalists
1st Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sarina Wiegman Flag of England.svg  England
2nd Flag of France.svg Sonia Bompastor Flag of England.svg Chelsea
3rd Flag of the Netherlands.svg Renée Slegers Flag of England.svg Arsenal

FIFA Marta Award

FIFA announced the list of 11 nominees on 13 November 2025. [3]

RankPlayerTeamOpponentScoreCompetition
1st Flag of Mexico.svg Lizbeth Ovalle Flag of Mexico.svg UANL Flag of Mexico.svg Guadalajara 1–0 Liga MX Femenil Clausura 2025
TBA Flag of the United States.svg Jordyn Bugg Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Reign FC Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage 1–0 2025 National Women's Soccer League
Flag of Spain.svg Mariona Caldentey Flag of England.svg Arsenal Flag of France.svg Lyon 2–0 2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League
Flag of England.svg Ashley Cheatley Flag of England.svg Brentford Flag of England.svg Ascot United 1–0 2024–25 Women's FA Cup
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kyra Cooney-Cross Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1–1 International friendly
Flag of North Korea.svg Jon Ryong-jongFlag of North Korea.svg  North Korea Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2–0 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Flag of Brazil.svg Marta Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current 3–1 2024 National Women's Soccer League
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Vivianne Miedema Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 1–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2025
Flag of Argentina.svg Kishi Núñez Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 1–0 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Flag of the United States.svg Ally Sentnor Flag of the United States.svg  United States Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 2–0 2025 SheBelieves Cup
Flag of Jamaica.svg Khadija Shaw Flag of England.svg Manchester City Flag of Sweden.svg Hammarby 2–1 2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League

FIFA Fan Award

The award celebrates the best fan moments or gestures of August 2024 to August 2025, regardless of championship, gender or nationality. The shortlist was compiled by a panel of FIFA experts. [4] The award was chosen by a public vote on FIFA's website.

RankFan(s)
Nominees
1st Zakho SC supporters

FIFA Fair Play Award

The Fair Play Award was decided by an expert panel.

Winner
Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Harlass-Neuking

FIFA Men's World 11

PlayerClub(s)
Goalkeeper
Flag of Italy.svg Gianluigi Donnarumma Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain

Flag of England.svg Manchester City

Defenders
Flag of Portugal (official).svg Nuno Mendes Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Virgil Van Dijk Flag of England.svg Liverpool FC
Flag of Ecuador.svg Willian Pacho Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain
Flag of Morocco.svg Achraf Hakimi Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain
Midfielders
Flag of England.svg Jude Bellingham Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid
Flag of Spain.svg Pedri Flag of Spain.svg FC Barcelona
Flag of Portugal (official).svg Vitinha Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain
Flag of England.svg Cole Palmer Flag of England.svg Chelsea FC
Forwards
Flag of France.svg Ousmane Dembélé Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain
Flag of Spain.svg Lamine Yamal Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona

FIFA Women's World 11

PlayerClub(s)
Goalkeepers
Flag of England.svg Hannah Hampton Flag of England.svg Chelsea
Defenders
Flag of England.svg Lucy Bronze Flag of England.svg Chelsea
Flag of England.svg Leah Williamson Flag of England.svg Arsenal
Flag of Spain.svg Irene Paredes Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
Flag of Spain.svg Ona Batlle Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
Midfielders
Flag of Spain.svg Clàudia Pina Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
Flag of Spain.svg Patri Guijarro Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
Flag of Spain.svg Aitana Bonmatí Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
Forwards
Flag of Spain.svg Alexia Putellas Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
Flag of England.svg Alessia Russo Flag of England.svg Arsenal
Flag of Spain.svg Mariona Caldentey Flag of England.svg Arsenal

References

  1. ↑ "Thirteen million votes cast for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025". FIFA.com . 24 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "Les vainqueurs du FIFPRO World 11 2025". FIFPRO . Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "Nominees for Marta and Puskás prizes revealed". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 13 November 2025. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "The FIFA Fan Award 2024: Nominees in focus". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
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