FIFA Puskas Award: Deiola’s Cagliari wonder goal makes the shortlist | OneFootball

FIFA has officially announced the shortlists for the Puskas and Marta awards, honors that respectively celebrate the best goal in men’s and women’s football worldwide.

FIFA Puskas Award, Deiola’s masterpiece for Cagliari also makes the shortlist

The lists, available since yesterday, Thursday, November 13 on the federation’s official website, open a new phase of voting in which fans and international jurors will determine the candidates for final victory.

Among the names selected for the 2025 Puskas Award is also a representative of Italian football: Alessandro Deiola, author of the splendid goal scored in Cagliari-Venezia last season. A nomination that further recognizes the midfielder’s growth and the quality of Serie A.

A global selection process

FIFA has chosen to include in the evaluation process all goals scored between August 11, 2024, and August 2, 2025, thus expanding the competition’s time frame and allowing for a more complete representation of the most iconic plays on the international stage.

A spokesperson for the organization explained: “The shortlists are intended to highlight the technical talent, creativity, and emotional impact of the year’s most significant goals.”

The lists were drawn up in collaboration with football experts and international confederations, ensuring a varied selection in terms of geographic origin and competitive context.

Voting: how it works

Votes cast by fans will carry the same weight (50%) as those assigned by the jury made up of FIFA legends.

As the regulations clarify: “Supporters can register on FIFA.com and rank their three favorite goals: five points for the first, three for the second, and one point for the third.”

This balanced system aims to value both the popular and technical-competitive components, allowing fans to have a real impact on the final choice.

The candidates for the Marta Award (women’s football)

The award dedicated to Marta Vieira da Silva, a global icon of women’s football, includes goals from both club and international competitions. The shortlist features:

Jordyn Bugg, North Carolina Courage–Seattle Reign

Mariona Caldentey, Lyon–Arsenal

Ashley Cheatley, Brentford–Ascot United

Kyra Cooney-Cross, Germany–Australia

Jon Ryong-jong, North Korea–Argentina

Marta, Orlando Pride–Kansas City Current

Vivianne Miedema, Wales–Netherlands

Kishi Núñez, Argentina–Costa Rica

Lizbeth Ovalle, Tigres–Guadalajara

Ally Sentnor, USA–Colombia

Khadija Shaw, Hammarby–Manchester City

A balanced list that brings together established figures and emerging talents.

The candidates for the Puskas Award (men’s football)

Among individual plays, spectacular finishes, and goals scored in high-pressure situations, the shortlist includes:

Alerrandro, Vitoria–Cruzeiro

Alessandro Deiola, Cagliari–Venezia

Pedro de la Vega, Cruz Azul–Seattle Sounders

Santiago Montiel, Independiente–Independiente Rivadavia

Amr Nasser, Al Ahly–Pharco

Carlos Orrantía, Queretaro–Atlas

Lucas Ribeiro, Mamelodi Sundowns–Borussia Dortmund

Declan Rice, Arsenal–Real Madrid

Rizky Ridho, Persija Jakarta–Arema

Kevin Rodrigues, Kasımpaşa–Rizespor

Lamine Yamal, Espanyol–Barcelona

A top-level competition in which Italy hopes to play a leading role thanks to Deiola’s brilliance.

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