- FIFA releases the full shortlist for the Men’s The Best 2025 Award, featuring 11 football stars.
- PSG leads the Men’s The Best 2025 Award nominations with four players on the list.
- Top talents from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Liverpool make the Men’s The Best 2025 Award race intense.
- Voting for the Men’s The Best 2025 Award will involve fans, coaches, captains and journalists worldwide.
FIFA has officially revealed the nominees for the Men’s The Best 2025 Award, an honour that recognizes footballers who displayed exceptional brilliance, influence, and consistency throughout the year. The award is regarded as one of the most respected individual titles in global football.
The shortlist reflects the intensity and high level of competition witnessed during the 2024/2025 season. European giants dominate the list, with Paris Saint-Germain leading the pack after producing four nominees, a clear sign of the club’s depth and quality. Close behind is Barcelona, whose three shortlisted players highlight the club’s resurgence and the impact of its young and electrifying squad.
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Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Chelsea also have representation, each contributing one standout player who shaped crucial moments in major competitions.
The eleven players nominated for the Men’s The Best 2025 Award are:
- 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 (Barcelona)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
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FIFA explained that the award recognises the athlete who demonstrated the highest level of excellence during the year in review. Fans will also have the chance to participate in the voting process, joining national team captains, coaches and selected journalists in choosing the eventual winner.
The date for the final announcement will be communicated later, as the global football community waits to see who will walk away with one of the most coveted individual awards in football.
