FIFA has announced the winner of one of the most prestigious individual awards for 2025 — the Best Goalkeeper in the World. According to the results, Gianluigi Donnarumma, representing Manchester City and the Italian national team, has been recognized as the best goalkeeper of the year.
During the voting process, Donnarumma faced intense competition. The candidates for the award included Liverpool and Brazilian national team goalkeeper Alisson, Real Madrid and Belgian national team representative Thibaut Courtois, Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martínez who also represents the Argentina national team, Bayern Munich and Germany icon Manuel Neuer, Arsenal and Spain's David Raya, Inter Milan and Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer, as well as Barcelona and Poland’s Wojciech Szczęsny.
Despite this fierce competition, Donnarumma’s consistent performances throughout the season, decisive saves, and reliable actions in pivotal games set him apart from his rivals. Experts emphasized that the Italian goalkeeper stood out not only for his statistics but also for instilling confidence in his team during critical moments.
It is worth noting that Donnarumma transferred from PSG to Manchester City for €35 million at the beginning of this season. Although this transfer sparked significant debate, the player’s subsequent performances have proven the decision to be fully justified.
For context, in the 2024/25 season, Gianluigi Donnarumma achieved major successes, winning France's domestic league, domestic cup competitions, and the UEFA Champions League with PSG. Additionally, his team reached the final in the FIFA Club World Cup held in the United States. These achievements once again reinforced his reputation as one of the best goalkeepers globally.
In summary, the recognition by FIFA is a fair assessment of Donnarumma’s hard work and talent. Fans are now eagerly anticipating his pursuit of new trophies with Manchester City.
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