FIFA Puskás Award 2025 Nominees
The prestigious FIFA Puskás Award for 2025 has unveiled its star-studded list of nominees, led by Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Barcelona’s rising talent Lamine Yamal. Rice earned his spot on the nomination list thanks to a spectacular free-kick that helped Arsenal secure a victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, which ended 3-0 in favor of the Gunners. Yamal’s inclusion is a result of his remarkable curling goal, which played a pivotal role in clinching the LaLiga title for Barcelona against Espanyol.
Voting Process
Voting for the award will incorporate a unique blend of popular opinion and expert judgement, as half of the final decision will come from fan votes while the other half will be determined by a panel consisting of “FIFA Legends”. The winner will be celebrated at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025.
Other Notable Nominees
Other notable nominees include:
- Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari
- Lucas Ribeiro representing Mamelodi Sundowns
- Kévin Rodrigues from Kasımpaşa
Each nominated for their own outstanding goals scored in recent matches. Specifically:
- Deiola is recognized for his performance against Venezia on May 18, 2025.
- Pedro de la Vega, scoring for Cruz Azul against the Seattle Sounders on July 31, 2025.
- Santiago Montiel, for his goal in the match between Independiente and Independiente Rivadavia on May 11, 2025.
- Amr Nasser, who shined in Al Ahly’s match against Pharco on April 17, 2025.
- Carlos Orrantía, who dazzled in Querétaro’s game versus Atlas on April 16, 2025.
- Rizky Ridho from Persija Jakarta who scored against Arema on March 9, 2025.
- Ribeiro’s notable goal against Borussia Dortmund on June 21, 2025.
Conclusion
In essence, this year’s nominees present a diverse showcase of remarkable football talents who have all carved a mark in their respective leagues during the last season.
