Ousmane Dembélé wins FIFA Best award for 2025
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Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé beat out Barcelona wonderkind Lamine Yamal to win the 2025 Best FIFA Men's Player award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday. Here is who voted for him.
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Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal makes FIFA The Best Top 3 as Raphinha said to be snubbed
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal was one of the standout names at this year’s Best FIFA Men’s Player awards, making the top three shortlist alongside Paris Saint Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé.
Despite a stellar season with Barcelona, Brazil star Raphinha was not included in the FIFA Men's World XI team announced in Doha. He was on the 11-player shortlist for the main award after an impressive season that saw him score 18 goals and provide 10 assists in La Liga,
Lionel Messi’s votes for The Best FIFA Men’s Player award have been revealed, with the Argentine icon including Barcelona teenage sensation Lamine Yamal among his top three.
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.
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.
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