2025 Puskas & Marta Award Goals: Nominee Highlights

by Liam O'Connor Sports Editor
written by Liam O'Connor Sports Editor

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Overall Context:

* The FIFA Puskas Award recognizes the most beautiful goal scored in the past year.
* The shortlist includes goals from various leagues adn competitions worldwide.
* The winner is determined by a 50/50 split vote between fans and a FIFA expert panel.
* The English Premier League has been well-represented in recent years, but winners have also come from other leagues globally.

2025 Men’s puskas award Nominees:

Here’s a list of the nominees, with details about their goals:

  1. Alerrandro (Vitoria vs. Cruzeiro, August 19, 2024): Overhead volley, showcasing improvisation.
  2. Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari vs.Venezia, May 18, 2025): Curled finish, completing a team move.
  3. Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders vs. Cruz Azul, July 31, 2025): First-time volley in the Leagues Cup.
  4. Santiago Montiel (Independiente vs. Independiente Rivadavia, May 11, 2025): 25-yard overhead kick.
  5. Amr Nasser (Pharco vs. Al Ahly, April 17, 2025): Bicycle kick in the Egyptian Capital Cup.
  6. Carlos orrantía (Atlas vs. Querétaro, April 16, 2025): Volley after juggling past a defender.
  7. Declan Rice (Arsenal vs. Real Madrid, April 8, 2025): Free kick against Real Madrid (considered a strong contender).
  8. Lucas Ribeiro (Mamelodi Sundowns v.Borussia Dortmund, June 21, 2025): Powerful run from his own half to score.
  9. Rizky Ridho (Persija Jakarta v. arema, March 9, 2025): Halfway line shot over the goalkeeper.
  10. Kévin Rodrigues (Kasimpasa v. Rizespor, Feb. 9, 2025): Volley from 25 yards after a headed clearance.
  11. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona vs. Espanyol, May 15, 2025): Unstoppable finish.

Key Takeaways:

* There’s a diverse range of goals nominated, including volleys, free kicks, bicycle kicks, and long-distance shots.
* Declan Rice’s goal is highlighted as a particularly strong contender.
* The award truly represents global football talent.

Is there anything specific you’d like me to do with this information? Such as, would you like me to:

* Compare certain goals?
* Analyze which goals might be most likely to win?
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Liam O’Connor — Sport Editor

Award-winning sportswriter, covered five Olympics and three World Cups. Focus on human stories behind the scores.

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