The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially announced the shortlist for the Men’s The Best 2025 Award, celebrating footballers who delivered exceptional performances across major competitions in the past year.
This year’s lineup features an impressive mix of players representing some of Europe’s most successful clubs, reflecting the global nature of elite football. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) leads the nominations with four players, followed by Barcelona with three, while Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Liverpool each have one nominee.
The 11-man shortlist for The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025 Award includes:
- Ousmane Dembélé – Paris Saint-Germain
- Achraf Hakimi – Paris Saint-Germain
- Harry Kane – Bayern Munich
- Kylian Mbappé – Real Madrid
- Nuno Mendes – Paris Saint-Germain
- Cole Palmer – Chelsea
- Pedri González – Barcelona
- Raphinha Díaz – Barcelona
- Mohamed Salah – Liverpool
- Vitinha – Paris Saint-Germain
- Lamine Yamal – Barcelona
FIFA stated that the award seeks to honour the player who has demonstrated exceptional skill, consistency, and influence in both club and international football during the review period. The selection process considered achievements in league competitions, continental tournaments, and major international fixtures.
Fans across the world will have the opportunity to participate in the global voting process, joining national team coaches, captains, and accredited journalists in deciding the winner of the prestigious accolade.
The voting window opens soon, and the final winner will be revealed during an official FIFA awards ceremony to be held at a later date. The event will also feature other major award categories, including The Best Women’s Player, Coach of the Year, and Goalkeeper of the Year, as FIFA continues to celebrate excellence and achievement across the world of football.
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