Overview
- Cagliari defender Alessandro Deiola is nominated for his May 2025 strike in a 3-0 win over Venezia in Serie A.
- Declan Rice made the list for a Champions League free-kick against Real Madrid, and Lamine Yamal is recognized for a curling effort versus Espanyol.
- FIFA confirms a 50-50 split between public voting and a FIFA Legends jury to determine the recipient.
- The winner will be announced at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 following the fan vote and panel deliberation.
- This year's eligibility window runs from Aug. 11, 2024 to Aug. 2, 2025, with nominees spanning multiple leagues and continents.