FIFA has officially unveiled the highly anticipated shortlist for The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025 award, honoring the world’s most outstanding footballers for their exceptional performances over the past year. The competition for one of football’s most prestigious individual accolades is now officially underway.
The 11-player shortlist reflects the dominance of Europe’s top clubs, with Paris Saint-Germain leading the nominations with four players, followed by Barcelona with three.
The full list of FIFA The Best 2025 Nominees includes:
- Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
- Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- Pedri Gonzalez (Barcelona)
- Raphinha Diaz (Barcelona)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
The winner of The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025 will be determined through a four-way voting process involving national team coaches, captains, journalists, and fans. Fan voting has already opened, allowing supporters worldwide to have their say in deciding who will be crowned football’s finest for 2025.
This year’s shortlist promises a thrilling contest as established superstars and rising talents vie for global recognition in one of football’s most competitive award races.
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