The Best FIFA Men’s 11 for 2025

FIFA Best 11 award male category Photo: FIFA

The lights of Doha shone brightly on Tuesday, illuminating football’s greatest stage as the world’s top players, coaches, and legends gathered for The Best FIFA Football Awards.

Fans across the globe waited with bated breath, knowing the night would honour not only the year’s best performances but also the players who had earned the admiration of their peers.

The Moment of Recognition

The ceremony opened with the announcement of the FIFPRO Men’s World 11, a lineup voted for by professional footballers worldwide.

This team represents peer recognition at its highest level.

Being chosen isn’t about popularity—it’s about respect, consistency, and impact on the pitch.

The 2025 Best FIFA Men’s 11 celebrated a perfect blend of youth and experience:

Goalkeeper

Gianluigi Donnarumma — Manchester City / Italy

The Italian shot-stopper impressed the world with his calm under pressure and crucial saves throughout the season.

Defenders

Achraf Hakimi — PSG / Morocco

Virgil van Dijk — Liverpool / Netherlands

Nuno Mendes — PSG / Portugal

These defenders formed an elite backline, combining pace, intelligence, and leadership to dominate matches at the highest level.

Midfielders

Cole Palmer — Chelsea / England

Jude Bellingham — Real Madrid / England

Pedri — Barcelona / Spain

Vitinha — PSG / Portugal

The midfield quartet blended creativity, control, and relentless energy, orchestrating attacks and dictating the tempo of games with precision.

Forwards

Lamine Yamal — Barcelona / Spain

Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid / France

Ousmane Dembélé — PSG / France

This forward line showcased explosive pace, technical brilliance, and goal-scoring instincts, thrilling fans week after week.