Ousmane Dembélé is the clear favorite for the men's player award at the 2025 Best FIFA Football Awards, following his recent Ballon d'Or win and key role in PSG's treble. The ceremony is set for December 16 in Doha, with nominees already announced including Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and women's contender Aitana Bonmatí.
Building on yesterday's nominee announcement for the Best FIFA Football Awards 2025, Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembélé emerges as the top favorite for the men's player category. His exceptional 2024-25 season featured 55 appearances, 11 goals, and 14 assists, pivotal in PSG's historic treble under Luis Enrique. As a French international and fresh Ballon d'Or winner, he leads ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and others like Achraf Hakimi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Mohamed Salah.
The awards, voted on by coaches, captains, journalists, and fans, honor calendar-year achievements. In women's play, Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí aims for a third straight win. Full nominee lists across players, coaches, goalkeepers, and Puskás goals were revealed earlier, with the event preceding the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final.
