The Best 2025 awards took place this Tuesday, December 16. Several footballers were awarded various accolades throughout the ceremony. But the most important one went to Ousmane Dembele as the best footballer of the season. Lionel Messi voted for the Frenchman, and his criteria led him to choose the winners in other categories. Lionel Messi participated in the voting as captain of the Argentine national team. These votes include national team captains, coaches, journalists, and club managers. Together, they totaled 584 voters. This time, Messi was not among the award winners. It is certainly strange that this is the first time in a long time that the Argentine striker has not seen his name on the ballot. Each voter had to select the top three names in order of preference for the award candidates. In The Best FIFA Men's Player award, Lionel Messi placed Ousmane Dembele first, then Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal third. Messi had a clean sweep of victories in his votes. Regarding the best coach of the season, the Argentine footballer placed Luis Enrique in first place, Hansi Flick in second, and Mikel Arteta in third. As for the best goalkeeper of the season, Messi had a slight preference for his compatriot Emiliano Martinez. The Inter Miami player chose "Dibu" as his second choice. The first choice was Gianluigi Donnarumma and the third place went to Thibaut Courtois.

All the winners at The Best awards

Men's Individual Awards: FIFA Best Player: Ousmane Dembele (PSG / France) FIFA Best Coach: Luis Enrique (PSG) FIFA Best Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City / Italy) Women's Individual Awards: FIFA Best Women's Player: Aitana Bonmati (FC Barcelona / Spain) FIFA Best Women's Coach: Sarina Wiegman (England National Team) FIFA Best Women's Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea / England) Goals of the Year (Puskas and Marta): Puskas Award (Best Men's Goal): Santiago Montiel (Independiente),for her bicycle kick goal against Independiente Rivadavia. Marta Award (Best Women's Goal): Lizbeth “Maga” Ovalle (Tigres), for her scorpion kick goal against Guadalajara. Special Awards: FIFA Fair Play Award: Dr. Andreas Harlass-Neuking (doctor of SSV Jahn Regensburg). FIFA Fan Award: Supporters of Zakho SC (Iraq). Men's Best XI: Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma. Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Virgil van Dijk, Nuno Mendes. Midfielders: Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Vitinha, Pedri. Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele. Women's Best XI: Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton. Defenders: Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson, Irene Paredes, Ona Batlle. Midfielders: Aitana Bonmati, Patri Guijarro, Claudia Pina. Forwards: Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo, Alexia Putellas.