The FIFA Best Football Awards 2025 ceremony took place in Doha, Qatar, honoring the outstanding performers of the men’s and women’s games. 

Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati were crowned the best players of 2025, following their remarkable performances in the 2024/25 season

Men’s Player of the Year: Ousmane Dembele

Dembele, the French forward, led Paris Saint-Germain to a historic quadruple, including the Champions League title, and was instrumental in their success. He beat out fellow nominees Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to claim the top prize.

Women’s Player of the Year: Aitana Bonmati

Bonmati, the Barcelona and Spain star, won the award for the third consecutive year, solidifying her position as one of the best players in the world. She led Barcelona to a domestic treble and reached the Champions League final.

Other Top Winners

Best FIFA Men’s Coach: Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)

Best FIFA Women’s Coach: Sarina Wiegman (England)

Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City)

Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)

FIFA Puskas Award: Santiago Montiel (Independiente)

FIFA Marta Award: Lizbeth Ovalle (Tigres UANL Femenil)

Team of the Year

The Best FIFA Football Awards also announced the Team of the Year, featuring the top players from the men’s and women’s games

Men’s Team of the Year:

Gialuigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Virgil van Dijk, Nuno Mendes; Cole Palmer, Vitinha, Jude Bellingham, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele

Women’s Team of the Year:

Hannah Hampton; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze; Aitana Bonmati, Patricia Guijarro, Claudia Pina; Mariona Caldente, Alessia Russo, Alexia Putellas