FIFA The Best: Three French women in the running

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By: Manu Tournoux

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This 2025 season will not go down in history for the French women’s team and the French clubs, but certain sure values ​​of French football have still done well.

This is the case of attackers Sandy Baltimore and Kadidiatou Diani, who play respectively at Chelsea and Lyon and who are nominated for the title of best player of the year. Among the coaches, Sonia Bompastor, with the Blues, is also mentioned.

The nominees for the title of best player of the year
Sandy Baltimore (France and Chelsea FC)
Kadidiatou Diani (France and Olympique Lyonnais)
Nathalie Björn (Sweden Chelsea FC)
Aitana Bonmati (Spain and Barcelona)
Lucy Bronze (England and Chelsea FC)
Mariona Caldentey (Spain and Arsenal FC)
Temwa Chawinga (Malawi and Kansas City Current)
Melchie Dumornay (Haiti and Olympique Lyonnais)
Patri Guijarro (Spain and FC Barcelona)
Lindsey Heaps (United States and Olympique Lyonnais)
Lauren James (England and Chelsea FC)
Chloe Kelly (England and Manchester City then Arsenal FC)
Ewa Pajor (Poland and FC Barcelona)
Claudia Pina (Spain and FC Barcelona)
Alexia Putellas (Spain and FC Barcelona)
Alessia Russo (England and Arsenal FC)
Leah Williamson (England and Arsenal FC)

The nominees for the title of best goalkeeper of the year
Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany and Gotham FC)
Cata Coll (Spain and FC Barcelona)
Christiane Endler (Chile and Olympique Lyonnais)
Hannah Hampton (England and Chelsea FC)
Anna Moorhouse (England and Orlando Pride)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria and Paris FC then Brighton & Hove Albion)
Phallon Tullis-Joyce (United States and Manchester United)

The nominees for the title of best coach of the year
Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea)
Jonatan Giraldez (Washington Spirit then Olympique Lyonnais)
Seb Hines (Orlando Pride)
Renee Slegers (Arsenal FC)
Sarina Wiegman (England)

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.