Gianluigi Donnarumma concludes 2025 by officially joining the ranks of football's elite: the Italian goalkeeper has been crowned Best FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year, receiving one of the most prestigious individual trophies in international sport. Donnarumma's triumph propels him into history, making him the first Italian goalie to win the award since Gianluigi Buffon in 2017. Now a prominent figure at Manchester City, Donnarumma triumphed over a highly competitive shortlist that featured some of the most renowned names in the position: from Alisson to Courtois, including Emiliano Martínez, Neuer, David Raya, Yann Sommer, and Wojciech Szczęsny. The official announcement came directly from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who communicated the victory through the organization’s social channels. "It's a true honor to receive this award", Donnarumma said. "I'm extremely happy. I hope to continue like this and to be able to do even more." In a subsequent statement sent via Manchester City's official channels, the goalkeeper stated that he was "extremely proud to have been named the best in the world, standing in front of such extraordinary goalkeepers for whom I have such great respect and admiration. Securing the Champions League title with PSG was an enduring highlight in my career, and I am honored to be acknowledged for my role in the successes achieved in this 2025. I am happy with this recognition and will now work to achieve further success with my new club, Manchester City". The award caps off an extraordinary year marked by a long list of collective accomplishments: in France, Donnarumma added Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the Trophée des Champions to his trophy cabinet, while internationally, he celebrated the Champions League and a runner-up finish at the Club World Cup before embarking on a new chapter in his career with Manchester City.