This Tuesday, Fifa announced the first winners of the The Best 2025 categories, in an announcement made on Doha, on Catar. The entity anticipated revealing some awards on social media, on the eve of the main ceremony and the final of Copa Intercontinental.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italian goalkeeper who played for PSG and recently transferred to Manchester City, was chosen as the best men’s goalkeeper. During the period under review, he won important titles with the French club.
Hannah Hampton, from the England team and Chelsea, received the award for best female goalkeeper. The 25-year-old athlete stood out in national and international competitions.
Santiago Montiel, striker from Independiente, from Argentina, won the Prêmio Puskás for the most beautiful goal of the year. The bicycle kick, scored from outside the box against Independiente Rivadavia in May, impressed voters.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is crowned#TheBestFIFA Men’s Goalkeeper 2025! 🧤
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup)December 16, 2025
Men’s goalkeeper awards
Gianluigi
He beat competitors like Emiliano Martínez and Manuel Neuer in voting involving national team captains, coaches, journalists and fans. Transfer to Manchester City occurred after the main assessment period.
Highlights in women’s goalkeeping
Hannah Hampton was announced as the best women’s goalkeeper of 2025. The Englishwoman contributed to titles from Chelsea to Campeonato Inglês,
She also defended the selection of Inglaterra in winning the female Eurocopa. Aos 25 years, Hampton has consolidated its position as a reference in the position.
Most beautiful goal of the year
Santiago Montiel won Prêmio Puskás with a great goal scored by Independiente. The 25-year-old striker performed a perfect bicycle kick from outside the box in a match against Independiente Rivadavia.
The goal occurred in May and went viral on Fifa’s social media. Montiel received recognition in popular and expert voting.
Context of the ceremony in Doha
Fifa made the initial announcements at Doha, where the full The Best 2025 ceremony takes place. The event brings together guests and precedes decisions on international club tournaments.
The entity adopted the format of partial revelations to increase expectations. Outras categories, such as best player and coach, will be announced during the gala.
Trajectory of Donnarumma
Donnarumma won the Liga of the Campeões, the Campeonato Francês and the Copa of the França with PSG in the period evaluated. Suas defenses in knockout stages were essential for the titles.
The Italian goalkeeper had already received similar individual awards in previous years. The move to Manchester City marked the beginning of a new phase in his career.
Hampton at Chelsea and selection
Hannah Hampton was part of the Chelsea squad that won multiple domestic titles in 2025. Ela maintained a high level of performances throughout the English season.
For the national team, he actively participated in the victorious campaign at Eurocopa. The goalkeeper stood out in decisive games and penalties.
Prêmio Puskás details
Prêmio Puskás honors the most beautiful goal scored in the evaluation period. Montiel competed with other spectacular goals from players around the world.
- Bicycle goal from outside the area
- Match for Independiente against rival
- Perfect technical execution in May
Fifa highlighted the creativity and difficulty of finishing.
Anticipation of other categories
The early reveal focused on goalkeepers and beautiful goals to generate engagement. The main ceremony will include top awards such as best player in the world.
Voting received millions of online participations from global fans. The process balances opinions from experts and the public.
