Fifa revealed the first winners of The Best 2025 during the run-up to the main ceremony at Doha, at Catar. Gianluigi Donnarumma won the best male goalkeeper award, while Hannah Hampton won the best female goalkeeper. Esses announcements took place before the main event, which recognizes performances from the 2024-25 season.
Santiago Montiel won the Prêmio Puskás for the most beautiful goal in men’s football. Lizbeth Ovalle received the Prêmio Marta for the best female finish. Zakho SC fans were awarded at Fifa Fan Award for a solidarity action.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma stood out with achievements at PSG and the Italian national team.
- Hannah Hampton shone in the Chelsea and in the female Euro with the Inglaterra.
- Santiago Montiel scored an impressive bike for Independiente.
The full ceremony takes place this Tuesday, December 16, at Fairmont Katara Hall.
Best goalkeepers chosen
Gianluigi Donnarumma received the trophy for best male goalkeeper of the year. The Italian contributed to important titles at PSG, including the Champions League. Sua recent transfer to Manchester City also reinforces its trajectory.
Hannah Hampton was chosen as the best female goalkeeper. The Englishwoman defended the Chelsea in domestic achievements and helped the team win the Euro 2025. Esse is the first notable individual award in the 25-year-old athlete’s career.
Goals awarded in the edition
Santiago Montiel took Prêmio Puskás with a bicycle from outside the area for Independiente against Independiente Rivadavia, in May. The goal occurred at Campeonato Argentino and impressed due to its technical execution. Montiel succeeds Alejandro Garnacho, another Argentine, as winner.
Lizbeth Ovalle won Prêmio Marta with a scorpion kick for Tigres against The Mexican executed the shot backwards, scoring an amazing goal. Esse award honors the best goals in women’s football.
Fan action recognized
The fans of Zakho SC, of Iraque, won Fifa Fan Award. Eles threw stuffed animals onto the pitch before a match against Al-Hudood in May to donate to children with cancer. The initiative highlighted the solidarity side of football.
This award recognizes gestures from fans around the world. Zakho SC competes in the local league and generated significant revenue from the action.
Prize Details Fair Play
Doctor Andreas Harlass-Neuking, from Jahn Regensburg, received the Fifa Fair Play Award. Ele saved the life of an opposing fan who fainted during a German second division game in April. Harlass-Neuking jumped over the barrier and provided first aid.
This honor values compassionate attitudes in sport. The professional has worked for the German club since 1995 and demonstrated quickness when emerging.
Ceremony at Catar
The The Best 2025 gala brings together guests at Doha, including managers and former players. Fifa announces some awards digitally before the main event. Outras categories, such as best player and coach, will be announced during the broadcast.
The chosen location coincides with preparations for the Copa Intercontinental final. The award considers performances between August 2024 and August 2025.
Previously announced categories
Fifa chose to reveal secondary awards on social media before the ceremony.
- Best goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Best goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton
- Prize Puskás: Santiago Montiel
- Prize Marta: Lizbeth Ovalle
- FIFA Fan Award: Torcedores from Zakho SC
These winners reflect global highlights in the period evaluated. The voting involved fans, captains, coaches and journalists.
