Overview
- The nominees cover goals scored from Aug. 11, 2024 to Aug. 2, 2025, with 11 strikes selected by FIFA for public viewing and voting on FIFA.com.
- Declan Rice is recognized for a Champions League free-kick against Real Madrid that capped Arsenal’s 3-0 quarterfinal first-leg win.
- Lamine Yamal’s place on the list comes from a curling finish versus Espanyol that effectively clinched LaLiga for Barcelona.
- Other contenders include Alerrandro, Alessandro Deiola, Lucas Ribeiro, Pedro de la Vega, Santiago Montiel, Amr Nasser, Carlos Orrantía, Rizky Ridho and Kévin Rodrigues.
- FIFA will announce the winner at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025, with reporting noting the ceremony scheduling remains unconfirmed.