FIFA Best Awards 2025: Live Updates from the Qatar Ceremony
2025 FIFA Best Awards: Ousmane Dembélé, Aitana Bonmatí, and Sarina Wiegman Celebrate Major Wins
The FIFA Best Awards returned with great anticipation as the football community gathered in Doha, Qatar, to honor the outstanding contributions to the sport over the past year.
Major Award Winners
- Best Men’s Player: Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Best Women’s Player: Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona) – marking her third consecutive victory
The evening was particularly fruitful for the England women’s national team, with Sarina Wiegman being awarded Best Women’s Coach and Hannah Hampton receiving the title of Best Goalkeeper.
Coaching Honors
Luis Enrique, who led PSG to success in the Champions League, was celebrated as the Best Men’s Coach of the year.
Special Recognitions
In other highlights, the much-coveted Puskás Award for the best goal went to Santiago Montiel of Club Atlético Independiente. Additionally, Lizbeth Ovalle was honored with the 2025 Marta Award for her stunning reverse scorpion kick goal.
Event Summary
For a comprehensive recap of the memorable evening and all the highlights, check out the detailed coverage provided by ESPN.