Ousmane Dembele Crowned Best FIFA Men’s Player of 2025
Paris Saint-Germain’s historic season received global recognition on Tuesday night as FIFA officially unveiled its 2025 The Best Men’s and Women’s 11 at a glittering ceremony in Doha, Qatar.
Fresh from winning their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, PSG dominated the men’s selection, with six players from their title-winning squad earning places in the prestigious lineup. The French giants’ impressive campaign also saw them reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, underlining their growing influence on the world stage.
Former PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, now at Manchester City, led the list of honourees, joined by teammates Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha and Ousmane Dembélé.
The men’s team also featured standout performers from across Europe. Cole Palmer, winner of the adidas Golden Ball at the Club World Cup, was rewarded for a stellar year, while Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, just 18, capped a breakthrough season with his first appearance in the elite FIFA selection.
FIFA confirmed that the men’s 11 was chosen based on performances recorded between August 11, 2024, and August 2, 2025, with voting split evenly between football experts and registered fans worldwide.
The Best FIFA Men’s 11 (2025)
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Virgil van Dijk, Nuno Mendes
Midfielders: Cole Palmer, Vitinha, Pedri, Jude Bellingham
Forwards: Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal
In the women’s category, Spain and England stamped their authority on the global game, supplying all 11 players in the final list. Seven Spanish stars and four English players made the cut after an intense season marked by fierce club and international battles.
Spain and England renewed their rivalry in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final, while Arsenal’s dramatic victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final further shaped the final selection.
The Best FIFA Women’s 11 (2025)
Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton
Defenders: Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson, Irene Paredes, Ona Batlle
Midfielders: Aitana Bonmatí, Patricia Guijarro, Claudia Pina
Forwards: Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo, Mariona Caldentey
FIFA said the women’s team was selected using the same criteria and voting process as the men’s, with players assessed on their overall impact at both club and international level throughout the season.
