Aitana Bonmati and Ousmane Dembele were crowned the leading figures in world football as The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 were presented during a gala ceremony held in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday evening.
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati made history by winning The Best FIFA Women’s Player award for a third consecutive year, becoming the first player in the women’s game to achieve this remarkable feat. Bonmati enjoyed another outstanding season for both club and country, further cementing her status as one of the most influential players of her generation.
“I’m very grateful and proud to win my third FIFA The Best award,” Bonmati said in a video message. “I’m thankful to all the players, coaches and fans who voted for me. Knowing that people who play or coach football at the highest level recognise my work means everything.”
In the men’s category, Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele was named The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025. The 28 year old enjoyed a memorable season with PSG, playing a central role in a historic campaign that saw the Parisian club lift the Coupe de France, secure their 13th Ligue 1 title and, most notably, win their first-ever UEFA Champions League. PSG also finished as runners-up at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Receiving the award from FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FIFA Celebration 2025 Dinner, Dembele paid tribute to those around him. “First of all, I want to thank all my team mates. Hard work really does pay off,” he said. “It has been a fantastic year for me, both individually and as a team. I also thank my family, the club, the president, the staff and Luis Campos. I hope to be back here again next year.”
Coaching and goalkeeping awards
England manager Sarina Wiegman was named The Best FIFA Women’s Coach for 2025 after guiding the Lionesses to a second successive UEFA Women’s EURO title. Wiegman described the award as a great honour and emphasised the collective effort behind England’s success.
“This says everything about the team,” she said. “Without the team, you are nowhere. That is the beauty of team sports. When everyone is pulling in the same direction, you can achieve something special.”
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique was awarded The Best FIFA Men’s Coach, in recognition of his role in orchestrating PSG’s trophy-laden season.
Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton claimed the Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award after an exceptional year at both club and international level. Hampton was instrumental as Chelsea completed a domestic treble and later played a decisive role in England’s European triumph, producing key saves throughout the tournament.
Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma received the Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper award for his performances with Paris Saint-Germain before his move to Manchester City earlier this year. Donnarumma was a vital figure during PSG’s successful campaign, producing a series of crucial saves in decisive moments.
The best goals in world football were also celebrated. Lizbeth Ovalle won the FIFA Marta Award for her spectacular acrobatic goal for Tigres in Mexico’s Liga MX Femenil, while Independiente defender Santiago Montiel claimed the FIFA Puskas Award for his stunning overhead kick in the Argentinian Primera Division.
The FIFA Fan Award went to the supporters of Zakho SC from Iraq, following a moving display in which thousands of stuffed toys were thrown onto the pitch before a league match, later donated to children battling illness. The vote attracted a record breaking 2.7 million participants.
Meanwhile, Dr Andreas Harlass Neuking received the FIFA Fair Play Award after saving a fan’s life by rushing into the stands to administer emergency medical assistance ahead of a 2. Bundesliga match in Germany.
Fans and experts also selected The Best FIFA Women’s 11 and Men’s 11 for 2025.
The Best FIFA Women’s 11 2025:
Hannah Hampton, Irene Paredes, Lucy Bronze, Ona Batlle, Leah Williamson, Aitana Bonmati, Claudia Pina, Patri Guijarro, Alessia Russo, Alexia Putellas, Mariona Caldentey
The Best FIFA Men’s 11 2025:
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Virgil van Dijk, Bruno Mendes, Jude Bellingham, Pedri, Vitinha, Cole Palmer, Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele
The 2025 edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards once again highlighted the global excellence, emotion and inspiration that continue to define the beautiful game at every level.
