FIFA The Best 2025: Live Coverage of Awards, Trophies, and Key Moments

Stay tuned for live coverage of the FIFA The Best Awards ceremony on December 16, 2025. Paris Saint-Germain is set to take home multiple trophies after an exceptional year.

The world of football converges on Doha, Qatar, for the much-anticipated FIFA The Best Awards ceremony on December 16, 2025. This prestigious event celebrates the best players, coaches, and teams from around the globe, recognizing both men’s and women’s contributions to the sport. Throughout the evening, numerous awards will be presented, including the coveted titles of Best Player, Best Player (Women’s), Best Goalkeeper, and Best Coach (Male and Female).

Overview of the Awards Presented at FIFA The Best

On this remarkable evening, the following awards will be distributed:

• Best Player
• Best Player (Women’s)
• Best Goalkeeper
• Best Goalkeeper (Women’s)
• Best Coach (Male)
• Best Coach (Female)
• Best Fans
• Fair Play Award
• Marta Award
• Puskas Award
• Best XI of the Year

Nearly 800 notable personalities from around the world are attending, including PSG’s delegation, who are present for the Intercontinental Cup final against Flamengo. Stars like Ousmane Dembélé and Luis Enrique are set to make appearances.

Key Award Winners Announced at the Ceremony

1. Fair Play Award Goes to Andreas Harlass-Neuking

Andreas Harlass-Neuking has been honored with the FIFA Fair Play Award for his commendable contributions to the sport.

2. Marta Award Presented to Lizbeth Ovalle

Lizbeth Ovalle received the Marta Award, celebrating her remarkable goal that exemplified excellence in women’s football.

3. Puskas Award for Santiago Montiel

Santiago Montiel’s stunning goal earned him the Puskas Award, a recognition that highlights the beauty of exceptional scoring.

4. Best Women’s Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton

5. Best Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma

6. Best Female Coach: Sarina Wiegman

Sarina Wiegman has been recognized as the Best Female Coach for her outstanding leadership and achievements.

7. Best Male Coach: Luis Enrique

After a triumphant season with PSG, Luis Enrique takes home the title of Best Male Coach.

8. Women’s Best XI Features Bonmati and Putellas

The Women’s Best XI includes:

• Hampton
• Bronze
• Williamson
• Paredes
• Batlle
• Bonmati
• Guijarra
• Pina
• Putellas
• Russo
• Caldentey

9. Men’s Best XI Features Yamal

The Men’s Best XI features standout players including:

• Donnarumma
• Hakimi
• Pacho
• Van Dijk
• Nuno Mendes
• Palmer
• Bellingham
• Vitinha
• Pedri
• Yamal
• Dembélé

10. Dembélé Receives Prestigious Honors

Ousmane Dembélé has been awarded both the Ballon D’Or and The Best 2025 titles, marking a significant milestone in his career.

11. Aitana Bonmati Named The Best Female Player

The Barça star has been recognized as The Best Female Player.

12. Ceremony to Begin at 6 PM

The ceremony will kick off at 6 PM (French time) and will be streamed live on FIFA.com, with the first awards set to be announced shortly thereafter.

13. 1 PM: Best Goalkeeper Announcement

The day’s first award has been revealed! Gianluigi Donnarumma has been named the Best Goalkeeper of 2025 for his spectacular year with Paris Saint-Germain, including winning the Champions League.