Earlier today, FIFA announced the list of nominees for the Puskás Award and the Marta Award, which recognise the best goals of the season in men’s and women’s football, respectively.
And, the governing body has included Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal’s extraordinary goal against Espanyol in the last Catalan derby at Cornellà-El Prat among the 11 best of the past season.
In that match, Lamine produced a moment of brilliance with a powerful long-range strike, beating his now teammate Joan Garcia.
It's a reality. At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal can win the Ballon d'Or.
Lamine Yamal's last 4 goals in La Liga:
vs. Real Madrid
vs. Atlético Madrid
vs. Real Madrid
vs. Espanyol
It's going to be true that his thing is scoring in big games. pic.twitter.com/jfwxtbqrI4
— New Joshua 🇺🇬 (@JoshuaDegree) May 15, 2025
The Espanyol goalkeeper could do nothing to stop the perfectly placed and powerful shot from the young Barcelona forward as it nestled in the top corner.
Lamine has already enjoyed a successful year in terms of individual honours, having won the Kopa Trophy and the AFE Player of the Year award, while finishing second in the Ballon d’Or rankings. Now, he is in the running for the Puskas award.
Among the other nominees is one of Declan Rice’s two sensational free-kick goals for Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid.
The Puskas Award honours the best goals scored in men’s football between 11 August 2024 and 2 August 2025 (inclusive). The winner will be decided by a combination of fan and expert votes.
The FIFA Puskás Award 2025 nominees! 💫
Watch all the goals and cast your vote! 🗳️
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Fans who wish to vote for the Puskas Award can register at FIFA.com. Once registered, they can rank their three favourite goals: five points for their first choice, three for their second, and one for their third.
Voting closes on 3 December at 23:59 (CET), and the winner will be announced during FIFA The Best awards ceremony.