Ousmane Dembélé was named the Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2025 on Tuesday evening, completing a prestigious awards double after scooping the Ballon d’Or in September.

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 nominees list: Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal go head to head for soccer prize originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. FIFA holds its annual The Best awards ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, December 16.

There was a rare snub for Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and Arsenal's midfield general Declan Rice after the FIFA awards for the best goal of the 'year' were announced in Doha.

Ousmane Dembele is named FIFA Best Men’s Player 2025 after leading PSG to a historic Champions League glory. He beat Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to the prize.

Pedri and Lamine Yamal have been key contributors to the strong results under Hansi Flick. Pedri provides control, balance and tempo in midfield, while Lamine adds pace, creativity and unpredictability in the final third. Their contrasting profiles complement each other, and together they give Barça a clear attacking identity.

Santiago Montiel's winning strike is the fourth year in a row that a bicycle kick has won – should other techniques get more credit?