Declan Rice, the Arsenal midfielder, and Lamine Yamal from Barcelona are prominent nominees for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award 2025. This annual award celebrates the most remarkable goals scored over a defined period, with the current nomination window spanning from August 11, 2024, to August 2, 2025.
Highlights of the Nominees
Rice’s nomination stems from his spectacular free-kick during Arsenal’s 3-0 Champions League quarterfinal victory over Real Madrid. Yamal is celebrated for his impressive curling goal that secured the LaLiga title for Barcelona against Espanyol.
Voting Process
The award winner will be determined through a combination of fan votes and selections from a panel of “FIFA Legends,” each contributing 50% to the final decision. The announcement of the winner will occur at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025.
Previous Winners
- Alejandro Garnacho won the 2024 Puskás Award for an outstanding overhead kick against Everton.
- Notable past winners from the Premier League include Mohamed Salah, Son Heung-Min, and Olivier Giroud.
Other Nominees for the 2025 FIFA Puskás Award
Joining Rice and Yamal on the nominee list are players from various leagues:
- Alessandro Deiola – Cagliari vs. Venezia, May 18, 2025
- Lucas Ribeiro – Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund, June 21, 2025
- Kévin Rodrigues – Kasımpaşa vs. Rizespor, February 9, 2025
- Pedro de la Vega – Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders, July 31, 2025
- Santiago Montiel – Independiente vs. Independiente Rivadavia, May 11, 2025
- Amr Nasser – Al Ahly vs. Pharco, April 17, 2025
- Carlos Orrantía – Querétaro vs. Atlas, April 16, 2025
- Rizky Ridho – Persija Jakarta vs. Arema, March 9, 2025
Declan Rice expressed his joy about scoring his first free-kick during the match against Real Madrid. He stated, “When you score a goal, it’s the best feeling in the world,” highlighting the significance of that moment in his career.
Conclusion
The nomination of both Declan Rice and Lamine Yamal exemplifies the high level of talent in football today. Fans eagerly anticipate the results of the voting process for the FIFA Puskás Award 2025 and look forward to the memorable moments captured on the field this season.
