Overview
- De Arrascaeta won with 62.8% of the vote, finishing ahead of Lionel Messi (14.8%) and Adrián “Maravilla” Martínez (5%).
- The 40th edition drew 264 journalists from 16 countries, setting a participation record for the survey.
- The Flamengo playmaker capped titles in the Copa Libertadores and Brasileirão, earned the continental tournament’s MVP, and led his club in goals and assists.
- The 2025 ideal XI is dominated by Flamengo — six players from the club and eight from Brazil’s league — with Messi included among five Argentines.
- Filipe Luís was chosen Best Coach with 191 votes (72%), while some outlets reported conflicting player vote percentages in their summaries.