FIFA Football Awards 2024: Full List of Winners
What a night! The 2024 FIFA Football Awards lit up Qatar’s Education City with its signature mix of glitz, glam, and jaw-dropping talent. The beautiful game’s biggest stars showed up and showed out at the Aspire Academy, celebrating those who ruled the pitch this year.
The awards honored football’s brightest performers, from epic goals to mind-blowing saves and standout coaching. And yes, there were plenty of wow moments. Let’s dive right into the winners who stole the spotlight!
Top Players Who Rocked 2024
Women’s Player of the Year:
Aitana Bonmatí | FC Barcelona, Spain
Aitana owned it! The Spanish superstar dominated women’s football this year and took home the crown she absolutely deserved.
Men’s Player of the Year:
Vinícius Jr | Real Madrid, Brazil
Vini Jr. dazzled fans worldwide with his insane skills and non-stop energy. Talk about a baller!
Safe Hands: Best Goalkeepers
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year:
Alyssa Naeher | Chicago Red Stars, USWNT
Naeher was unbeatable between the posts. No one gets past this wall!
Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year:
Emiliano Martínez | Aston Villa, Argentina
Dibu did it again. Whether it’s club or country, he’s always making those game-changing saves.
Masterminds on the Sidelines: Best Coaches
Women’s Coach of the Year:
Emma Hayes | Chelsea & USWNT
Emma is simply unstoppable. Her strategies? Next-level.
Men’s Coach of the Year:
Carlo Ancelotti | Real Madrid
Carlo, the king of cool, led his squad to glory once again. Pure genius!
Goals to Remember: FIFA’s Best Strikes
FIFA Marta Award (Best Goal in Women’s Football):
Marta | Brazil vs. Jamaica
Marta scored a stunner that left fans speechless.
Best Men’s Goal:
Alejandro Garnacho | Everton vs. Manchester United
Garnacho’s jaw-dropping bicycle kick? Straight out of a video game. Unreal!
The Ultimate Dream Teams: World XI
FIFA Women’s World XI:
- Goalkeeper: Naeher
- Defenders: Battle – Paredes – Girma – Bronze
- Midfielders: Aitana – Horan – Guijarro – Portilho
- Forwards: Paralluelo – Hansen
FIFA Men’s World XI:
- Goalkeeper: Dibu Martínez
- Defenders: Carvajal – Rüdiger – Dias – Saliba
- Midfielders: Bellingham – Kroos – Rodri
- Forwards: Lamine Yamal – Haaland – Vinícius Jr
Talk about all-star lineups! These squads are what football dreams are made of.
Special Shoutouts
FIFA Fair Play Award:
Thiago Maia | Internacional
Sportsmanship at its finest. Maia showed the world that football is about respect too.
FIFA Fan Award:
Guilherme Gandra Moura
Fans make the game, and Guilherme’s passion stood out in 2024. Huge love!
The FIFA Football Awards 2024 weren’t just about trophies; they were a celebration of grit, skill, and pure football magic. From Vinícius Jr’s killer moves to Aitana Bonmatí’s masterclass performances, the night reminded us why we love this game.
