Overview
- Lamine Yamal is shortlisted for his curling strike against Espanyol in May, a goal widely noted for clinching Barcelona’s LaLiga title.
- Declan Rice’s nomination comes for a Champions League free-kick versus Real Madrid in Arsenal’s 3-0 quarter-final first-leg win.
- The eligibility window covers goals scored from Aug. 11, 2024 to Aug. 2, 2025 across domestic leagues, European competitions and the Club World Cup.
- The diverse lineup includes Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari), Lucas Ribeiro (Mamelodi Sundowns), Pedro de la Vega (Seattle/Cruz Azul) and Kévin Rodrigues (Kasımpaşa), among others.
- The winner will be announced at The Best FIFA Football Awards, with some outlets noting uncertainty around the exact ceremony timing.