FIFA Announces Nominees for The Best 2025 Awards, Marking a Post-Messi/Ronaldo Era
Zurich, Switzerland - November 6, 2025 – FIFA today unveiled the nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025, signaling a notable shift in the sport’s landscape as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are absent from the lists for the first time in over a decade. The nominations reflect a new generation of talent vying for the sport’s highest individual honors.
The absence of the long-dominant duo underscores a changing of the guard in global football, opening the door for emerging stars to claim the throne. These awards, recognizing achievements from January 1 to December 31, 2024, carry considerable weight, influencing player reputations and possibly impacting future career trajectories. Winners will be persistent by a combination of votes from coaches, captains, select journalists, and fans worldwide.
Goalkeeper Nominations:
FIFA has shortlisted three outstanding goalkeepers for The Best FIFA Goalkeeper 2025 award:
* Manuel Neuer (Germany, FC Bayern Munich)
* David Raya (Spain, arsenal)
* Yann Sommer (switzerland, Inter Milan)
fan Nominations:
Recognizing the passionate support that fuels the game, FIFA also announced three nominees for The Best FIFA Fan Award 2025:
* Alejandro Ciganotto (Argentina)
* Manolo del Bombo (Spain) – posthumous
* Fans of Iraq
The winners of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 will be revealed at an awards ceremony on [Date to be announced], marking a new chapter in footballing history.
