Fairmont Katara Hall hosts the announcement of football’s elite female players for the 2024/25 season.

FIFA Unveils Best Women’s 11 for 2025

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) unveiled the Best Women’s 11 for the 2024/25 season on Tuesday at the Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha, Qatar. The ceremony recognised the world’s top female footballers based on performances between August 11, 2024, and August 2, 2025.

Spain led the Best FIFA Women’s 11 2025 with six standout players, reflecting the country’s continued dominance in women’s football. England followed closely, contributing four players after their triumph at the European Championship.

Goalkeeper

Hannah Hampton — Chelsea / England

Defenders

Lucy Bronze — Chelsea / England
Leah Williamson — Arsenal / England
Irene Paredes — Barcelona / Spain
Ona Batlle — Barcelona / Spain

Midfielders

Aitana Bonmatí — Barcelona / Spain
Patri Guijarro — Barcelona / Spain
Claudia Pina — Barcelona / Spain
Mariona Caldentey — Barcelona / Spain

Forwards

Alessia Russo — Arsenal / England
Alexia Putellas — Barcelona / Spain

Aitana Bonmatí, who also won the Best Women’s Player award, led Spain’s remarkable presence in the lineup.

Voting for The Best FIFA awards combines the opinions of national team coaches, team captains, selected journalists, and fans, with points aggregated to determine the final selections. Only the highest-ranked players in each position make it into the Best 11.

The 2025 edition underscores the global growth and quality of women’s football, celebrating players who consistently shine on both club and international stages.