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⦁ Barcelona and Spain’s Aitana Bonmati crowned The Best FIFA Women’s Player for a historic third straight year;

⦁ Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele received The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025 award from FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a gala dinner in Doha, Qatar;

⦁ Winners announced at a star-studded ceremony in Lusail, Qatar.


Spain’s Aitana Bonmati claimed a historic third-straight The Best FIFA Women’s Player award, and France’s Ousmane Dembele was crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Player, at a special event held in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.
The Barcelona midfielder was named The Best FIFA Women’s Player after another outstanding year for club and country, becoming the first women’s footballer to win three consecutive titles.

“I’m very grateful and proud to win my third FIFA The Best award. I’m very grateful to all the people who have voted for me – players, coaches and fans,” she said in a video message. “For me [the best part is that] players who play football like me or coaches I play against voted me for best player of FIFA The Best. It’s the best thing I can say.”

Ousmane Dembele played a starring role as Paris-Saint Germain enjoyed a season to remember, winning the Coupe de France, their 13th Ligue 1 title and a historic first UEFA Champions League title, before finishing runners-up at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

“First of all, I'd like to thank all my team-mates, it turns out hard work pays off. It has been a fantastic year for me, both individually and as a team,” said the 28-year-old after receiving the award from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Celebration 2025 Dinner in Doha, Qatar, ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ final, where his Paris Saint-Germain side will take on CR Flamengo.

“I'd also like to thank my family, who have always been there for me; Paris Saint-Germain F.C., with whom, as I said, I've had a fantastic year; the President, his staff, and everyone who works at the club; Luís Campos. I'd also like to thank you, Mr President. I've always received a little message from you on my birthday, which always makes me happy. I hope to be back here again next year.”

Following the same process for as the other major individual honours, The Best FIFA Men’s Coach, The Best FIFA Women’s Coach, The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper and The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper awards were also determined by an equally weighted vote among fans, the current captains and coaches of all men’s and women’s national teams, and media representatives. (FIFA, 16/12/2025)