FIFA Unveils 2025 The Best Men’s and Women’s 11 as PSG Stars Dominate
FIFA has officially announced the 2025 The Best Men’s and Women’s 11, honouring the most outstanding footballers in the world over the past season. The unveiling took place on Tuesday at the FIFA awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, celebrating elite performances at both club and international levels.
Paris Saint-Germain emerged as the biggest winner in the men’s category, with players from the French giants dominating the final lineup following a historic campaign.
PSG Dominate 2025 FIFA The Best Men’s 11
Six players from PSG’s Champions League-winning squad were named in the Men’s 11 after the club lifted their first-ever UEFA Champions League title and reached the FIFA Club World Cup final.
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, now at Manchester City, earned a spot alongside PSG teammates Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, and Ousmane Dembélé.
Also included was Cole Palmer, who won the adidas Golden Ball at the FIFA Club World Cup, while 18-year-old Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal made the list after a sensational breakthrough season.
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
FIFA confirmed that selections were based on performances between 11 August 2024 and 2 August 2025. Voting was conducted by a combination of football experts and registered fans on FIFA.com, with both groups carrying equal weight.
Spain and England Lead Women’s Selection
In the women’s category, Spain and England dominated the 2025 The Best Women’s 11, reflecting their strong showings in both club and international competitions during the season.
Seven Spanish players and four English stars were named, following a year highlighted by Spain’s clash with England in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final and Arsenal’s victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final.
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
The women’s team was selected using the same voting process and performance assessment period as the men’s list, with players evaluated on their overall impact at both club and international levels.
Why the 2025 FIFA Best 11 Matters
The FIFA Best 11 awards highlight the players who defined world football over the past season, rewarding consistency, influence, and excellence on the biggest stages.
With PSG’s dominance, Spain’s continued rise, and the emergence of young stars like Lamine Yamal, the 2025 selections underline the shifting balance of power in global football.
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