FIFA unveiled the shortlists for the 2025 Puskás Award and Marta Award, with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal’s stunning efforts from last season taking center stage.
The two prizes celebrate the best goals scored across the men’s and women’s game between Aug. 11, 2024 and Aug. 2, 2025. Eleven nominees made the cut for each prestigious award, named after Real Madrid legend Ferenc Puskás and still active Brazil icon Marta respectively.
Some of the best players to ever lace up a pair of boots have taken home the Puskás Award, first won by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009. Neymar, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Mohamed Salah also have the prize in their trophy cabinets, as does the most recent winner, Alejandro Garnacho.
This year it is Yamal and Rice that headline the nominees on the men’s side, while Marta herself and Mariona Caldentey jump out on the women’s side. The winner will be crowned at the 2025 The Best FIFA Football Awards.
Here’s the full list of nominees for both the 2025 Puskás Award and Marta Award, whose winners will be decided by an equal 50% split between fan votes and those cast by FIFA Legends.






