Overview
- Balloting is live in FIFA's app and closes on 3 December 2025.
- Winners will be chosen by combined public and expert votes and revealed at The Best 2025 gala.
- Lamine Yamal is nominated for his 15 May strike against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium in a derby that sealed Barcelona's league title.
- Mariona Caldentey is recognized for her 27 April goal for Arsenal against Olympique Lyonnais in the Women's Champions League semifinals.
- The shortlists span global leagues, featuring stars like Marta, Vivianne Miedema and Declan Rice alongside lesser-known names such as Amr Nasser, Rizky Ridho and Carlos Orrantía.