The global football fraternity gathered on December 17, 2024, at the Aspire Academy in Qatar’s Education City for the prestigious Best FIFA Football Awards 2024. The evening celebrated outstanding achievements in football over the past year, recognizing players, coaches, and teams who have excelled at the highest level.
Brazilian forward Vinícius Jr was crowned Men’s Player of the Year, a testament to his remarkable performances for Real Madrid and Brazil. Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí, a pivotal figure for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, claimed the Women’s Player of the Year award.
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Full List of Winners
Individual Player Awards
- Men’s Player of the Year: Vinícius Jr (Real Madrid, Brazil)
- Women’s Player of the Year: Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona, Spain)
Goalkeeper Awards
- Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa, Argentina)
- Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars, USWNT)
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Coaching Excellence
- Men’s Coach of the Year: Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
- Women’s Coach of the Year: Emma Hayes (Chelsea & USWNT)
Best Goals
- FIFA Marta Award (Best Goal in Women’s Football): Marta (Brazil vs. Jamaica)
- Best Men’s Goal: Alejandro Garnacho (Everton vs. Manchester United)
FIFA Fair Play Award
- Thiago Maia (Internacional)
FIFA Fan Award
- Guilherme Gandra Moura
World XI Teams
FIFA Women’s World XI:
- Goalkeeper: Alyssa Naeher
- Defenders: Battle, Paredes, Girma, Bronze
- Midfielders: Aitana, Horan, Guijarro, Portilho
- Forwards: Paralluelo, Hansen
FIFA Men’s World XI:
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
- Defenders: Carvajal, Rüdiger, Dias, Saliba
- Midfielders: Bellingham, Kroos, Rodri
- Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Haaland, Vinícius Jr
A Celebration of Excellence
The awards ceremony highlighted the incredible talent and dedication that define football’s finest. From the electrifying performances of Vinícius Jr and Aitana Bonmatí to the strategic brilliance of Carlo Ancelotti and Emma Hayes, the evening showcased the very best of the beautiful game.
As football continues to unite fans across the globe, events like the FIFA Football Awards serve as a reminder of the sport’s power to inspire and connect people from all walks of life.
