FIFA unveiled its Best Men’s XI for 2025, spotlighting top performers from August 2024 to August 2025 across club and international stages.
Paris Saint-Germain players dominate the lineup with six selections, reflecting their treble-winning campaign, while votes came from coaches, captains, journalists, and fans. Ousmane Dembélé, who also claimed FIFA’s Best Men’s Player award, headlines the attack.
Goalkeeper
Gianluigi Donnarumma anchors the posts with his shot-stopping prowess and leadership for PSG. His composure shone in key domestic and European matches, securing his spot unanimously across reports
Defense
The backline blends PSG stars Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, and Nuno Mendes with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk. Hakimi and Mendes provide pace and solidity, while van Dijk adds veteran experience and consistency.
Midfield
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, fresh from a Golden Ball at the FIFA Club World Cup, joins PSG’s Vitinha, Barcelona’s Pedri, and Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham. This trio offers control, vision, and box-to-box energy, balancing creativity with dynamism.
Attack
Ousmane Dembélé leads alongside Barcelona’s young sensation Lamine Yamal. Dembélé’s pace, skill, and goals propelled PSG, while Yamal’s exuberance marks him as a rising star
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