The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 held in the United States from June 14 to July 13 ended with Chelsea crowned champions after thrashing Paris Saint-Germain in the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey by a score of 3-0. As the event drew nearer to its conclusion, FIFA started announcing key individual award winners, who had great performances on the world stage.
Golden Ball – Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Palmer was awarded Best Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performances, highlighted by two goals and one assist in the final. His creative play and ability to handle pressure won him the Golden Ball, as well as, the Man of the Match Award for the final.
Golden Glove – Robert Sánchez (Chelsea)
The Chelsea keeper was vital on his side’s route to the title. Sánchez kept a clean sheet through several games, including the final, and made vital saves under huge pressure. It was felt that the Golden Glove was well deserved by him for consistency and handling the job.
Young Player of the Tournament – Désiré Doué (PSG)
Although PSG lost in the final, the young midfielder impressed with his maturity, skill, and vision for the entire tournament. These qualities stood out in his breakout performances that earned him the Young Player of the Tournament.
Golden Boot – Gonzalo García (Real Madrid)
Real Madrid forward Gonzalo García was the Golden Boot winner for being the top scorer in the tournament. His clinical finishing and attacking threat in the final third were why he earned the Golden Boot.
Extra Honors
- Silver Ball: Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain) – He was rewarded for his consistent performances in midfield and a very important role in PSG’s progression to the final.
- Bronze Ball: Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)– Moisés Caicedo of Chelsea was recognized with a bronze medal for his dominant performances in midfield, which allowed Chelsea to control games and set tempo throughout the tournament.
- Fair Play Award – Bayern Munich received the FIFA Fair Play Award in recognition of their extraordinary sportsmanship and discipline in the tournament.
Snapshot
| Award | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Best Player (Golden Ball) | Cole Palmer | Chelsea |
| Silver Ball | Vitinha | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Bronze Ball | Moisés Caicedo | Chelsea |
| Top Scorer (Golden Boot) | Gonzalo García | Real Madrid |
| Best Goalkeeper (Golden Glove) | Robert Sánchez | Chelsea |
Conclusions
This 2025 edition marks a new turn in Club World Cup history as it is the first time 32 teams participated and the first time high-quality football was offered in a truly global sense.
Written by RITESH SINGH
