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The global football community turned its attention to Doha, Qatar, today as FIFA staged the 2025 edition of The Best Football Awards, celebrating the players, coaches and moments that defined the year in world football.
Held at the Fairmont Katara Hall, the ceremony brought together elite football figures, past legends and current stars for a night that highlighted excellence across both the men’s and women’s games.
Dembélé and Bonmatí Take Top Honours
The biggest prize of the night, The Best FIFA Men’s Player, went to Ousmane Dembélé, following an outstanding season in which he played a decisive role for Paris Saint-Germain. His performances, consistency and impact at the highest level earned him global recognition as the standout men’s footballer of the year.
On the women’s side, Aitana Bonmatí continued her dominance by winning The Best FIFA Women’s Player award for the third consecutive time. The Barcelona and Spain midfielder once again proved why she is regarded as one of the most influential players in modern football.
Full List of Winners – FIFA The Best Awards 2025
Men’s Awards
The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Ousmane Dembélé
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach: Luis Enrique
Women’s Awards
The Best FIFA Women’s Player: Aitana Bonmatí
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach: Sarina Wiegman
Special Awards
Puskás Award (Best Goal – Men): Santiago Montiel
Marta Award (Best Goal – Women): Lizbeth Ovalle
A Night That Celebrated Football’s Best
Beyond the trophies, the ceremony highlighted football’s global reach and evolving excellence. Coaches were recognised for tactical brilliance, goalkeepers for match-winning heroics, and individual players for moments of magic that captured the imagination of fans worldwide.
The FIFPRO World 11 selections, also revealed during the event, reflected a season dominated by top European clubs, with stars from Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and the English national teams featuring prominently.
The 2025 FIFA The Best Awards reinforced the sport’s current narrative: a new generation firmly in control, while consistent excellence continues to be rewarded. For Dembélé and Bonmatí, the night marked a defining moment in careers already shaping football history.
