The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 celebrated the year’s outstanding football achievements on December 17, 2024, in Doha, Qatar. This prestigious event honored top performers, including players, coaches, and goalkeepers, alongside unique awards such as the FIFA Puskás Award and FIFA Fan Award. Winners were chosen through a comprehensive voting system involving national team coaches, captains, media representatives, and fans worldwide.
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Key Highlights of FIFA The Best Awards 2024
The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2024
- Winner: Vinícius Jr (48 points)
- Second: Rodri (43 points)
- Third: Jude Bellingham (37 points)
Vinícius Jr earned his first-ever Best Men’s Player award, with significant support from fans, players, and coaches.
The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2024
- Winner: Aitana Bonmatí (52 points)
- Second: Barbra Banda (39 points)
- Third: Caroline Graham Hansen (37 points)
Bonmatí retained her title with overwhelming backing across all voting categories.
The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper 2024
- Winner: Emiliano Martínez (26 points)
- Second: Ederson (16 points)
- Third: Unai Simón (13 points)
Martínez reclaimed the title thanks to exceptional performances throughout the year.
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The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2024
- Winner: Alyssa Naeher (26 points)
- Second: Cata Coll (22 points)
- Third: Mary Earps (11 points)
Naeher’s remarkable contributions earned her the prestigious award.
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach 2024
- Winner: Carlo Ancelotti (26 points)
- Second: Xabi Alonso (22 points)
- Third: Luis de la Fuente (11 points)
Ancelotti received his first Best Men’s Coach honor for leading Real Madrid to significant victories.
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach 2024
- Winner: Emma Hayes (23 points)
- Second: Jonatan Giráldez (20 points)
- Third: Arthur Elias (13 points)
Hayes was recognized for her outstanding achievements with Chelsea FC.
FIFA Puskás Award 2024
- Winner: Alejandro Garnacho (26 points)
- Second: Yassine Benzia (22 points)
- Third: Denis Omedi (16 points)
Garnacho’s sensational goal earned him the award for the best goal of the year.
FIFA Marta Award 2024
- Winner: Marta (22 points)
- Second: Asisat Oshoala (20 points)
- Third: Sakina Karchaoui (16 points)
This award celebrated the legendary Brazilian player’s extraordinary contribution to football.
FIFA Fan Award 2024
- Winner: Guilherme Gandra Moura
The award acknowledged fans’ pivotal role in football’s global appeal.
FIFA Fair Play Award 2024
- Winner: Thiago Maia
Maia was honored for his exemplary sportsmanship on and off the pitch.
The Best FIFA 11 for 2024
The Best FIFA Men’s 11
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
- Defenders: Rúben Dias, Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, William Saliba
- Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Toni Kroos
- Forwards: Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal, Vinícius Jr
The Best FIFA Women’s 11
- Goalkeeper: Alyssa Naeher
- Defenders: Irene Paredes, Ona Batlle, Lucy Bronze, Naomi Girma
- Midfielders: Aitana Bonmatí, Lindsey Horan, Gabi Portilho, Patri Guijarro
- Forwards: Caroline Graham Hansen, Salma Paralluelo
Why in the News?
The FIFA The Best Awards 2024 gained global attention for celebrating excellence in football, honouring players and professionals for their remarkable contributions to the sport.
Summary Table
| Category | Winner | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Men’s Player | Vinícius Jr (48 points) | Rodri (43 points) | Jude Bellingham (37 points) |
| Best Women’s Player | Aitana Bonmatí (52 points) | Barbra Banda (39 points) | Caroline Hansen (37 points) |
| Best Men’s Goalkeeper | Emiliano Martínez (26 points) | Ederson (16 points) | Unai Simón (13 points) |
| Best Women’s Goalkeeper | Alyssa Naeher (26 points) | Cata Coll (22 points) | Mary Earps (11 points) |
| Best Men’s Coach | Carlo Ancelotti (26 points) | Xabi Alonso (22 points) | Luis de la Fuente (11 points) |
| Best Women’s Coach | Emma Hayes (23 points) | Jonatan Giráldez (20 points) | Arthur Elias (13 points) |
| FIFA Puskás Award | Alejandro Garnacho (26 points) | Yassine Benzia (22 points) | Denis Omedi (16 points) |
| FIFA Marta Award | Marta (22 points) | Asisat Oshoala (20 points) | Sakina Karchaoui (16 points) |
