The FIFA Best Awards were handed out on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, celebrating the outstanding achievements of football’s top performers across the men’s and women’s games. The ceremony brought together players, coaches, and football legends as FIFA honoured excellence on the global stage.
French winger Ousmane Dembélé emerged as the biggest winner on the men’s side, clinching the prestigious Best FIFA Men’s Player Award, while Spanish midfield maestro Aitana Bonmatí continued her dominance by being named Best FIFA Women’s Player.
Top Individual Awards
- Best FIFA Men’s Player: Ousmane Dembélé
- Best FIFA Women’s Player: Aitana Bonmatí
On the touchline, tactical brilliance was also rewarded. Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique was named Best FIFA Men’s Coach, while England women’s national team boss Sarina Wiegman took home the Best FIFA Women’s Coach Award, further cementing her legacy in women’s football.
FIFA Best Coaches 2025
- Best FIFA Men’s Coach: Luis Enrique
- Best FIFA Women’s Coach: Sarina Wiegman
FIFA Team of the Year (World XI)
FIFA also unveiled the highly anticipated Team of the Year, recognising the world’s most consistent and influential players.
Men’s World XI:
Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Virgil van Dijk, Nuno Mendes; Cole Palmer, Vitinha, Jude Bellingham, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembélé.
Women’s World XI:
Hannah Hampton; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze; Aitana Bonmatí, Patricia Guijarro, Claudia Pina; Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo, Alexia Putellas.
Goalkeeper and Goal of the Year Awards
Italian shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma capped an impressive year by winning Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper 2025, while Hannah Hampton claimed the women’s equivalent after a series of commanding performances.
- Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton
The iconic Puskás Award, presented for the best men’s goal of the year, went to Santiago Montiel, while the FIFA Marta Award for the best women’s goal was won by Lizbeth Ovalle.
- FIFA Puskás Award: Santiago Montiel
- FIFA Marta Award: Lizbeth Ovalle
A Celebration of Global Football Excellence
The FIFA Best Awards 2025 once again highlighted football’s growing global appeal, celebrating both established stars and rising talents. From individual brilliance to collective excellence in the World XI, the ceremony reaffirmed FIFA’s commitment to recognising the very best the game has to offer.
