Luis Enrique wins The Best as best coach after unprecedented Champions League title with PSG
Fifa announced the winners of the The Best 2025 awards during a ceremony held at Doha, at Catar, this Tuesday (16). Luis Enrique, coach of Paris Saint-Germain, was elected the best coach in men’s football after leading the French club to the unprecedented victory of Liga of Campeões of Uefa. Sarina Wiegman, commander of the England women’s team, received the women’s trophy for the Eurocopa title.
The two winners did not attend the gala in person. Luis Enrique, present in the city for the final of Copa Intercontinental against Flamengo, sent an assistant to receive the award. Wiegman thanked us via video, with the cup in hand.
The award considered the period between August 11, 2024 and August 2, 2025, evaluating sporting performance and behavior on and off the field.
Notre entraîneur Luis Enrique reports the FIFA trophy#TheBestrécompensant le best entraîneur de l’année ! 👏❤️💙pic.twitter.com/YOmBE5h4qu
—Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside)December 16, 2025
Ceremony in Doha
The event took place at Fairmont Katara Hall, with live broadcast. Mais of 16 million fan votes influenced the choices in several categories.
The vote combined opinions from national team captains, national coaches, journalists and the general public. Cada group had equal weight in determining the winners.
Former coach Arsène Wenger announced Luis Enrique’s name during the ceremony.
Recommended for men
Seven coaches competed for the top prize in men’s football.
- Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
- Luis Enrique (PSG)
- Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
- Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
- Roberto Martínez (Portugal)
- Arne Slot (Liverpool)
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Nominated for women
Five names competed for the honor in women’s football.
- Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea)
- Jonatan Giráldez (Washington Spirit/Lyon)
- Seb Hines (Orlando Pride)
- Renée Slegers (Arsenal)
- Sarina Wiegman (England)
Wiegman won the award after leading Inglaterra to defend the European title. The selection maintained a high level of performance throughout the evaluated cycle.
Trajectory of Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique took over PSG with the aim of breaking the European barrier. The French club finally lifted the Champions trophy after years of high investments and frustrated campaigns.
The Spaniard implemented a collective and offensive style of play. Jogadores like Ousmane Dembélé and young talents responded positively to the tactical guidance.
The achievement completed the domestic and continental treble for PSG this season. The coach had already won the Champions as commander of the Barcelona in 2015.
Sarina Wiegman’s Achievements
Sarina Wiegman accumulates successes at the head of the English team. The Dutch coach guided the team to consecutive victories in Eurocopas.
His work emphasizes defensive organization and quick transitions. Inglaterra demonstrated consistency in international competitions during the evaluated period.
Wiegman had already received the award in previous editions. The repetition reinforces its position among the main references in women’s football worldwide.
Voting process
Fifa used clear criteria for the election. Capitães and coaches voted for colleagues, but without the option for themselves.
Selected journalists from different countries participated in the jury. The popular vote took place on the entity’s official website.
For the ideal men’s and women’s teams, voters chose varied tactical formations. The result reflected the collective preferences of experts and fans.
Other awards announced
The ceremony revealed winners in multiple categories. Gianluigi Donnarumma received the trophy for best male goalkeeper.
For women, recognition included beautiful goals and fair play actions. The gala preceded important decisions on the Fifa calendar.
The award reinforces the entity’s commitment to global recognition. Técnicos from different contexts competed equally.
Legacy of the winners
Luis Enrique goes down in PSG history as the coach of their first European title. The landmark achievement was the consolidation of the French project on the international scene.
Sarina Wiegman consolidates her reputation in charge of national teams. Seu methodical approach inspires new generations of coaches.
Both professionals highlighted their gratitude to the teams and staff in published messages.
Fifa continues to promote annual awards to value contributions to sport. The 2025 edition celebrated outstanding achievements at clubs and national teams.
