England and Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been named the world’s best in her position, securing the FIFA Best Women’s Goalkeeper award for 2025.
The accolade caps a remarkable 12-month period for the 25-year-old, who was pivotal in two historic triumphs. Her most iconic moment came last summer, where her two penalty saves in the shootout secured England’s European Championship victory over Spain. The award’s evaluation period also encompassed her club success, where she was a cornerstone of Chelsea’s campaign to win a domestic treble.
This latest honour follows her receipt of the women’s goalkeeper prize at the Ballon d’Or gala earlier this autumn, completing a prestigious personal double. She is also currently a nominee for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
Hampton saw off competition from a shortlist that included Germany’s Ann-Katrin Berger, Spain’s Cata Coll, and her England colleague Anna Moorhouse, among others. The winner was decided by a combined vote from national team captains, coaches, selected journalists, and fans.
In her acceptance, Hampton paid tribute to her managers at international and club level, Sarina Wiegman and Sonia Bompastor, stating, “The belief they showed in me has been everything. We’ve accomplished so much together this year, and our ambitions are far from satisfied.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Hampton, highlighting her role as an inspiration after a “historic” year for both her country and her club.
On the men’s side, the award was claimed by Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma. The goalkeeper, now at Manchester City, was recognised for his final season with Paris Saint-Germain, where he won a historic quadruple, including his first UEFA Champions League title. Donnarumma described the year as “unforgettable” and expressed his gratitude for the individual recognition.