Egyptian forward and current Zamalek player Amr Nasser, has been named among the 11 nominees for the 2025 FIFA Puskas Award for the best goal of the year.
Nasser earned his nomination thanks to a spectacular bicycle kick against Al Ahly while playing for Pharco during the Egyptian Capital Cup last season. His goal is the only African goal on the shortlist, effectively making him the frontrunner for Africa’s best goal of 2025.
The Puskas Award race will be tough, with other nominees including Declan Rice of Arsenal, who scored a stunning free-kick against Real Madrid in the Champions League, and Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, who netted a long-range strike in the Catalan derby against Espanyol.
Full list of 2025 Puskas Award nominees
- Alerrandro | Vitória vs. Cruzeiro | August 19, 2024
- Alessandro Deiola | Cagliari vs. Venezia | May 18, 2025
- Pedro de la Vega | Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders | July 31, 2025
- Santiago Montiel | Independiente vs. Independiente Rivadavia | May 11, 2025
- Amr Nasser | Al Ahly vs. Pharco | April 17, 2025
- Carlos Orrantía | Querétaro vs. Atlas | April 16 2025
- Lucas Ribeiro | Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund | June 21, 2025
- Declan Rice | Arsenal vs. Real Madrid | April 8, 2025
- Rizky Ridho | Persija Jakarta vs. Arema | March 9, 2025
- Kévin Rodrigues | Kasımpaşa vs. Rizespor | February 9, 2025
- Lamine Yamal | Espanyol vs. Barcelona | May 15, 2025
Nasser’s nomination highlights the recognition of African talent on the global stage among the other nominees.
