Messi Surprises with Vote in FIFA's 'The Best' Awards
December 17, 2025531 VistasTiempo de lectura: 1 minutos
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Spanish media reports have disclosed details about Argentine star Lionel Messi's voting choices for the FIFA "The Best" award for the best player in the world in 2025.
Ousmane Dembélé, a winger for Paris Saint-Germain, won the award, surpassing his compatriot Kylian Mbappé, now with Real Madrid, and young Spanish player Lamine Yamal of Barcelona.
According to the Spanish newspaper "AS", Messi placed Dembélé at the top of his list, influenced by the French player's pivotal role in leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, a milestone Messi viewed as a turning point in the voting process.
Kylian Mbappé was ranked second by Messi, despite an outstanding season with Real Madrid and winning the Golden Boot as Europe's top scorer in 2025. Notably, Mbappé previously played alongside Messi at Paris Saint-Germain from 2021 to 2023.
Lamine Yamal secured third place, continuing to impress with his performances at a young age, solidifying his status among the world's elite footballers.
The "The Best" award is determined through a voting system that allocates votes equally, with 25% coming from journalists, national team captains, coaches, and public votes worldwide.
Ousmane Dembélé, a winger for Paris Saint-Germain, won the award, surpassing his compatriot Kylian Mbappé, now with Real Madrid, and young Spanish player Lamine Yamal of Barcelona.
According to the Spanish newspaper "AS", Messi placed Dembélé at the top of his list, influenced by the French player's pivotal role in leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, a milestone Messi viewed as a turning point in the voting process.
Kylian Mbappé was ranked second by Messi, despite an outstanding season with Real Madrid and winning the Golden Boot as Europe's top scorer in 2025. Notably, Mbappé previously played alongside Messi at Paris Saint-Germain from 2021 to 2023.
Lamine Yamal secured third place, continuing to impress with his performances at a young age, solidifying his status among the world's elite footballers.
The "The Best" award is determined through a voting system that allocates votes equally, with 25% coming from journalists, national team captains, coaches, and public votes worldwide.
