The FIFA Best Football Awards 2025 were held in Doha, Qatar, celebrating the finest performances in world football over the past year. The ceremony recognised excellence across men’s and women’s football, honouring players, coaches, goalkeepers, fans, and acts of sportsmanship. The spotlight was firmly on Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati, who emerged as the top men’s and women’s players respectively, reinforcing their status among the elite of world football.
FIFA Men’s Player of the Year 2025
- Ousmane Dembele (France / Paris Saint-Germain) was named FIFA Men’s Player of the Year 2025, capping a sensational season in which he also won the Ballon d’Or.
- Dembele played a decisive role in Paris Saint-Germain’s historic treble-winning campaign, including their long-awaited UEFA Champions League title.
- His pace, creativity, and match-winning contributions set him apart in a highly competitive field.
He finished ahead of,
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid, France)
The award was decided through a global voting process involving national team captains, coaches, journalists, and fans.
FIFA Women’s Player of the Year 2025
- Aitana Bonmati (Spain / Barcelona) continued her dominance by winning the FIFA Women’s Player of the Year award for the third consecutive time.
Bonmatí’s consistent excellence at both club and international level once again proved decisive. She outperformed strong contenders, including,
- Mariona Caldentey (Spain)
- Alexia Putellas (Spain)
Her achievement underlines Barcelona’s and Spain’s growing influence in women’s football.
Here Is The Full Winner List FIFA Best 2025 Awards
Men’s Awards
- FIFA Men’s Player of the Year: Ousmane Dembélé (France / PSG)
- Men’s Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
- Men’s Coach of the Year: Luis Enrique (PSG)
- Puskás Award (Best Goal): Santiago Montiel (Argentina)
Best Men’s XI
- Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, William Pacho, Virgil van Dijk, Nuno Mendes
- Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Vitinha, Pedri
- Forwards: Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal
Women’s Awards
- FIFA Women’s Player of the Year: Aitana Bonmatí (Spain / Barcelona)
- Women’s Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton (England / Chelsea)
- Women’s Coach of the Year: Sarina Wiegman
- Marta Award (Best Goal in Women’s Football): Lizbeth Ovalle (Mexico / Liga MX Femenil)
Special Awards
- FIFA Fair Play Award: Dr Andreas Harlass-Neuking (Germany)
- FIFA Fan Award: Zakho SC supporters
Question
Q. Who won the FIFA Women’s Player of the Year 2025?
(A) Alexia Putellas
(B) Mariona Caldentey
(C) Aitana Bonmatí
(D) Sam Kerr
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