The FIFA The Best Football Awards 2025 have announced their nominees, and several African players feature prominently on the shortlist. Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Liverpool is a contender for the FIFA Men’s Player award, having been instrumental in Liverpool’s recent performances. He faces stiff competition from Kylian Mbappé of France and Real Madrid, Erling Haaland of Norway and Manchester City, and Vinícius Júnior of Brazil and Real Madrid. Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan right‑back who plays for Paris Saint‑Germain and the Morocco national team, is also in the running for the Men’s Player award.
On the women’s side, Temwa Chawinga has made history as the first Malawian player nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player award. Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been shortlisted for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award after an outstanding year with Paris FC and the Nigeria women’s national team.
Paris Saint‑Germain leads the nominations with players such as Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha, underscoring the club’s dominance this season. The awards, which recognize the world’s best players, coaches and goalkeepers, will be closely watched by football fans globally. The nominations highlight the growing presence and competitiveness of African talent in top‑tier football, as players from the continent make significant contributions to leading European clubs.
The upcoming ceremony will celebrate these achievements and inspire future generations of footballers. While the football community awaits the announcement of the winners, the nominations have already generated excitement and anticipation among fans eager to see which players will claim the coveted awards.
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