Nominees Announced for the 2025 FIFA Puskas and Marta Awards

Lamine Yamal has earned a nomination for his remarkable left-footed curler against Espanyol. This moment of individual brilliance was pivotal in securing the league title for Barcelona. Cutting in from the right side, he skillfully opened his body and sent the ball curling into the far top corner, showcasing a finish that displayed maturity well beyond his teenage years.

Declan Rice has also made headlines with an audacious free kick that stunned the Champions League. His nomination comes from his second of two sensational dead-ball strikes against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. From a seemingly impossible angle, Rice unleashed an extraordinary shot that found the top corner, leading Arsenal to a memorable 3–0 victory in the first leg.

“Scoring my first free kick in a game is a special moment. After getting the second one, I just felt the confidence. I’m truly speechless,” Rice shared with Amazon Prime following the match in April.

“When you score a goal, it’s the best feeling in the world. Crossing the ball from that angle didn’t seem logical; it would have required a delicate pass. But when I assessed the wall, I realized crossing was not the way to go. I’m glad I took the shot because it was simply magical.”

### FIFA Puskas Award 2025 Nominees

– Alerrandro | Vitoria vs. Cruzeiro | 19 August 2024
– Alessandro Deiola | Cagliari vs. Venezia | 18 May 2025
– Pedro de la Vega | Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders | 31 July 2025
– Santiago Montiel | Independiente vs. Independiente Rivadavia | 11 May 2025
– Amr Nasser | Al Ahly vs. Pharco | 17 April 2025
– Carlos Orrantía | Querétaro vs. Atlas | 16 April 2025
– Lucas Ribeiro | Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund | 21 June 2025
– Declan Rice | Arsenal vs. Real Madrid | 8 April 2025
– Rizky Ridho | Persija Jakarta vs. Arema | 9 March 2025
– Kévin Rodrigues | Kasımpaşa vs. Rizespor | 9 February 2025
– Lamine Yamal | Espanyol vs. Barcelona | 15 May 2025

### FIFA Marta Award 2025 Nominees

– Jordyn Bugg | North Carolina Courage vs. Seattle Reign | 22 March 2025
– Mariona Caldentey | Olympique Lyonnais vs. Arsenal | 27 April 2025
– Ashley Cheatley | Brentford vs. Ascot United | 3 November 2024
– Kyra Cooney-Cross | Germany vs. Australia | 28 October 2024
– Jon Ryong-jong | Korea DPR vs. Argentina | 2 September 2024
– Marta | Orlando Pride vs. Kansas City Current | 17 November 2024
– Vivianne Miedema | Wales vs. Netherlands | 5 July 2025
– Kishi Núñez | Argentina vs. Costa Rica | 8 September 2024
– Lizbeth Ovalle | Tigres vs. Guadalajara | 3 March 2025
– Ally Sentnor | USA vs. Colombia | 20 February 2025
– Khadija Shaw | Hammarby vs. Manchester City | 21 November 2024

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The Puskas Award, established in 2009, has evolved into one of the most prestigious individual accolades in world football. Cristiano Ronaldo’s spectacular long-range strike for Manchester United against Porto in the Champions League remains one of the most memorable moments in European football history. The first winner, Ronaldo launched an incredible shot from nearly 40 yards, scoring a stunning goal into the top corner.

In 2011, a 19-year-old Neymar burst onto the global stage with an extraordinary goal that seemed to leap from a video game. After picking up the ball near the halfway line while playing for Santos, he weaved past four defenders before finishing with composure. Winning the Puskas Award was a foregone conclusion.

The Egyptian King, Mohamed Salah, claimed the award in 2018 for his solo effort against Everton in the Merseyside derby. Drifting in from the right, Salah demonstrated remarkable strength to fend off defenders before bending a beautiful curler into the far corner—a quintessential Salah finish that earned him the accolade.

Fans can now view all nominated goals on FIFA.com. Voting is split evenly between supporters and a panel of FIFA Legends, with winners to be announced at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025.