FIFA The Best: Four PSG players in the final

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By: Manu Tournoux

FIFA The Best: Four PSG players in the final

PSG’s victory in the Champions League this season certainly weighs heavily. As in the race for the Ballon d’Or, the Parisians appear in force among the candidates for The Best trophy awarded by FIFA.

In addition to the 2025 Ballon d’Or Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ© – once again the big favorite in the votes open to the public until November 28, midnight – Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha and Nuno Mendes are among the 11 finalists designated by the parent company of world football.

Donnarumma and Luis Enrique also named

A second player from the France team is also cited, in the person of Kylian Mbappé, the only member of Real Madrid selected. Three Barcelonans are also in the running: the prodigy Lamine Yamal of course, accompanied by Raphinha and Pedri.

Note that Gianluigi Donnarumma is one of the eight goalkeepers contending for the title of best goalkeeper of the year. Luis Enrique was named in the category of best coach, like six other strategists.

The list of 11 finalists for the FIFA The Best trophy
Ousmane Dembélé (France and Paris Saint-Germain)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain)
Nuno Mendes (Portugal and Paris Saint-Germain)
Vitinha (Portugal and Paris Saint-Germain)
Harry Kane (England and FC Bayern Munich
Kylian Mbappé (France and Real Madrid)
Cole Palmer (England and Chelsea)
Pedri (Spain and FC Barcelona)
Raphinha (Brazil and FC Barcelona)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt and Liverpool FC)
Lamine Yamal (Spain and FC Barcelona)

The list of 8 finalists for the title of best goalkeeper
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy and Paris Saint-Germain then Manchester City)
Alisson Becker (Brazil and Liverpool FC)
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium and Real Madrid)
Emiliano Martinez (Argentina and Aston Villa)
Manuel Neuer (Germany and Bayern Munich)
David Raya (Spain and Arsenal FC)
Yann Sommer (Switzerland and Inter Milan)
Wojciech Szczesny (Poland and FC Barcelona)

The list of 7 finalists for the title of best coach
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal FC)
Hansi Flick (FC Barcelona)
Enzo Maresca (Chelsea FC)
Arne Slot (Liverpool FC)
Roberto Martinez (Portugal)
Javier Aguirre (Mexico)

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.