2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Individual Awards Recap

As the newly expanded 32‑team 2025 FIFA Club World Cup concluded, several standout performers were honoured following Chelsea’s 3–0 final victory over PSG.

Golden Ball – Best Player of the Tournament

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) earned the Golden Ball, recognised as the tournament’s best overall player. His decisive contributions included two goals and one assist in the final, solidifying his influence throughout the competition.

Golden Boot – Top Goalscorer

The Golden Boot went to Gonzalo García (Real Madrid), who topped the scoring charts with four goals and added one assist, edging ahead of other players tied on goals through his additional assist.

Golden Glove – Best Goalkeeper

Robert Sánchez (Chelsea) received the Golden Glove award, recognised as the tournament’s most outstanding goalkeeper for his key saves, including in the final.

Young Player of the Tournament

The Best Young Player award was awarded to Désiré Doué (Paris Saint‑Germain), acknowledging his exceptional performances and potential showcased during the event.


Summary Table

Award Winner Affiliation
Golden Ball Cole Palmer Chelsea
Golden Boot Gonzalo García Real Madrid
Golden Glove Robert Sánchez Chelsea
Best Young Player Désiré Doué Paris Saint‑Germain

These honours reflect both standout individual brilliance and consistent high-level contributions across the tournament—highlighting Cole Palmer’s creative influence, Gonzalo García’s scoring efficiency, Robert Sánchez’s defensive reliability, and Désiré Doué’s rising star quality.

Emmanuel Oladele

Am Oladele Emmanuel Abiodun, a Public Speaker and News Writer

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