The FIFA Best Awards 2024: Recognizing Excellence

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 were held in Doha, Qatar, on December 17, where several individuals were honored for their exceptional performances throughout the year. The event recognized the best players, coaches, and goalkeepers in both men’s and women’s football, as well as other prestigious awards like the FIFA Puskás Award and FIFA Fan Award. The awards were determined by a voting system that included national team coaches, captains, media members, and fans, all of whom contributed to crowning the winners.

FIFA The Best Award 2024 Highlights

The Best FIFA Men’s Player

• Winner: Vinicius Jr (48 points)
• Second: Rodri (43 points)
• Third: Jude Bellingham (37 points)
• Vinicius Jr claimed his first Best Men’s Player award, topping the voting with strong support from fans, coaches, and players.

The Best FIFA Women’s Player

• Winner: Aitana Bonmati (52 points)
• Second: Barbra Banda (39 points)
• Third: Caroline Graham Hansen (37 points)
• Bonmati retained her title, earning overwhelming support across all categories.

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper

• Winner: Emiliano Martinez (26 points)
• Second: Ederson (16 points)
• Third: Unai Simon (13 points)
• Martinez regained the title with strong backing from Argentine figures.

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper

• Winner: Alyssa Naeher (26 points)
• Second: Cata Coll (22 points)
• Third: Mary Earps (11 points)
• Naeher’s excellent performances were recognized with the highest voting support.

The Best FIFA Men’s Coach

• Winner: Carlo Ancelotti (26 points)
• Second: Xabi Alonso (22 points)
• Third: Luis de la Fuente (11 points)
• Ancelotti earned his first Best Men’s Coach award for his successful career, including Real Madrid’s triumphs.

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach

• Winner: Emma Hayes (23 points)
• Second: Jonatan Giraldez (20 points)
• Third: Arthur Elias (13 points)
• Hayes was honored for her leadership and achievements with Chelsea FC.

The FIFA Puskás Award

• Winner: Alejandro Garnacho (26 points)
• Second: Yassine Benzia (22 points)
• Third: Denis Omedi (16 points)
• Garnacho’s stunning goal won him the prestigious award for the best goal of the year.

The FIFA Marta Award

• Winner: Marta (22 points)
• Second: Asisat Oshoala (20 points)
• Third: Sakina Karchaoui (16 points)
• The award celebrated the iconic Brazilian player’s remarkable contribution to football.

The FIFA Fan Award

• Winner: Guilherme Gandra Moura

The FIFA Fair Play Award

• Winner: Thiago Maia

The Best FIFA Men’s 11 

• Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez 
• Defenders: Ruben Dias, Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, William Saliba 
• Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Toni Kroos 
• Forwards: Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal, Vinicius Junior 

The Best FIFA Women’s 11 

• Goalkeeper: Alyssa Naeher 
• Defenders: Irene Paredes, Ona Batlle, Lucy Bronze, Naomi Girma 
• Midfielders: Aitana Bonmati, Lindsey Horan, Gabi Portilho, Patri Guijarro 
• Forwards: Caroline Graham Hansen, Salma Paralluelo