Highlights from the Best FIFA Award Winners

In a dazzling ceremony held on Monday night in London, UK, the Best FIFA award brought football enthusiasts from around the world together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the past year. 

The star-studded event witnessed memorable moments as football luminaries were honored for their excellence on the field.

 Lionel Messi Secures Third FIFA The Best Men’s Award

The football world watched in anticipation as Lionel Messi clinched his third FIFA The Best men’s award, reaffirming his status as one of the greatest players of all time. The Argentine maestro outshone contenders Erling Haaland from Manchester City and Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain.

Pep Guardiola: Men’s Coach of the Year

Pep Guardiola, renowned for his managerial prowess, was crowned Men’s Coach of the Year. The former Barcelona manager received recognition for his outstanding achievements, steering Manchester City to remarkable success.

Aitana Bonmatí Triumphs in The Best Women’s Award

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí added another feather to her cap by winning The Best women’s award, complementing her Ballon d’Or Féminin title. Bonmatí's exceptional skills and contributions to the game were duly acknowledged.

 Full List of Winners

- Puskás Award: Guilherme Madruga (Botafogo-SP)

- FIFA Fair Play Award: Brazil senior men’s players

- FIFA Fan Award: Hugo Miguel Iñiguez

- Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Éderson (Man City)

- Men’s World XI:

  - Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)

  - Defence: John Stones (Man City), Kyle Walker (Man City), Rúben Dias (Man City)

  - Midfield: Bernardo Silva (Man City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Kevin De Bruyne (Man City)

  - Forwards: Erling Haaland (Man City), Kylian Mbappé (PSG), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)

- Women’s Coach of the Year: Sarina Wiegman

- Goalkeeper of the Year: Mary Earps (Man United)

- Women’s World XI:

 - Goalkeeper: Earps (Man United)

  - Defence: Olga Carmona (Real Madrid), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona), Alex Greenwood (Man City)

  - Midfield: Keira Walsh (Man City), Alessia Russo (Arsenal), Lauren James (Chelsea), Ella Toone (Man United), Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona)

  - Attack: Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave), Sam Kerr (Chelsea)

The Best FIFA award ceremony not only recognized individual brilliance but also celebrated teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play, highlighting the essence of football's global appeal. As the football community reflects on this remarkable night, these deserving winners etch their names into the annals of football history.