France forward Ousmane Dembélé and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí were named the Fifa Best men’s and women’s players of 2025 at the world governing body’s awards ceremony in Doha. Dembélé won the trophy for the first time after Paris Saint-Germain’s maiden Champions League triumph, while Bonmatí secured her third consecutive award after Barcelona reached a Champions League final and Spain finished as runners-up at Euro 2025.
Sarina Wiegman was awarded the best women’s coach prize for the fifth time, recognising England’s successful defence of their European title. PSG’s Luis Enrique received the men’s coach honour. In a pre-recorded speech, Wiegman thanked the FA for their support and dedicated the award to her players and staff, saying: “We’ve shown so much conviction, belief and togetherness that led us to our second Euro win.”
England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was named the 2025 Fifa Best women’s goalkeeper, completing a double after winning the Ballon d’Or prize for keepers in September. Hampton saved two penalties in the European Championship final shootout and helped Chelsea to a domestic treble. She is also on the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
The women’s best XI featured four Lionesses – Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson and Alessia Russo – alongside Spain internationals including Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey and six Barcelona players. The men’s best XI included England’s Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer, with Gianluigi Donnarumma named as goalkeeper. There was no place for Harry Kane, but Barcelona’s 18-year-old Lamine Yamal was included.
Donnarumma took the men’s goalkeeper prize after lifting the Champions League for the first time and winning a domestic treble with PSG. Lizbeth Ovalle won the Marta award for the best goal in women’s football, while Santiago Montiel received the Puskas award for the best men’s goal with an overhead kick for Independiente.
