The FIFA Best Men’s Player Award is one of the most prominent award shows that recognises the best player in the world for their performances in the previous season.
It sets criteria in both individual contributions to the team, collective team performance, and trophies won in previous seasons.
The Best Football Awards on Thursday, covering top performers from August 2024 to July 2025 in player, coach, and goalkeeper categories for both men and women.
Barcelona leads with multiple men’s player nominations including Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri, alongside contenders like Kylian Mbappé and Mohamed Salah, while public voting opened alongside inputs from captains, coaches, journalists, and experts.
The awards, which also feature a fan-voted Men’s 11 and viral moments prize, will culminate in a gala in early 2026.
The nominees include:
Ousmane Dembélé Paris Saint-Germain / France
Achraf Hakimi Paris Saint-Germain / Morocco
Harry Kane Bayern Munich / England
Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid / France
Nuno Mendes Paris Saint-Germain / Portugal
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Cole Palmer Chelsea / England
Pedri Barcelona / Spain
Raphinha Barcelona / Brazil
Mohamed Salah Liverpool / Egypt
Vitinha Paris Saint-Germain / Portugal
Lamine Yamal Barcelona / Spain
TVC previously reported that Paris Saint-Germain player, Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the 2025 Men’s Best player in 2025 edition of the Ballon d’Or award.
The France National after in impressive performance in 2024/2025 season and leading PSG to its first Champions League win has written his name in the history book of the French award.
Dembele Wins 2025 Ballon D’Or Men’s Best Player
