The FIFA The Best Awards 2025 have been presented, and among men, the best player was Ousmane Dembélé, forward of the French national team and Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, among women, the third consecutive award went to Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí.
Dembélé stood out last season, becoming a key figure for PSG, which won the domestic treble and, for the first time in its history, the UEFA Champions League. Throughout the season, he scored 35 goals, 21 of which were in Ligue 1, where he was recognized as the top scorer. In September, the forward also received the Ballon d'Or. The award ceremony took place in Doha.
Aitana Bonmatí confirmed her status as one of the best in women's football by winning the domestic treble with Barcelona and being named the best player in the Champions League, where the team reached the final. This year, she was also awarded the Ballon d'Or for the third consecutive time.
Sarina Wiegman, coach of the England women's national team, was recognized as the best coach for women's teams for the fifth time, leading her team to defend their title as European champions. The award for achievements among men's coaches went to Luis Enrique, who celebrated PSG's historic victory in the Champions League.
The best female goalkeeper was Hannah Hampton from Chelsea, who played a crucial role in England's success at Euro 2025 and in winning the club treble. In the men's category, this award went to Gianluigi Donnarumma, who also showcased outstanding performance in PSG's successful season.
Lisbeth Ovalle from Mexico, who scored a spectacular "scorpion" goal for Tigres, was recognized as the recipient of the FIFA Marta Award. The Puskás Award for the best goal among men went to Argentine Santiago Montiel for his overhead kick in an Argentine championship match.
The results of The Best Awards 2025 once again confirmed the dominance of players from Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona in world football, while Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí solidified their status as the main stars of the modern football world.
