French forward Antoine Griezmann has received a prestigious honour. He was awarded the 2025 Golden Foot Award. This adds another significant milestone to his already remarkable career.
Griezmann, 34, is a key player for Atlético Madrid. His win was announced in Monaco today, November 28. He is this year’s distinguished recipient.
About the Golden Foot Award
The Golden Foot Award is for outstanding players. They must be aged 28 or older. It celebrates both achievement and a player’s personality. This award is unique because a player can only win it once. Griezmann will now join football legends. His footprints will be permanently etched on the Champions Promenade in Monaco.
Organisers praised Griezmann’s lasting impact on football. They issued a statement. “Antoine Griezmann is the Golden Foot Winner 2025!” it declared. “We are proud to honour one of his generation’s greatest talents.”
His journey spans Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona. He now shines brightly with Atlético Madrid. Griezmann continues to make football history. He is a World Cup champion. He also won the Nations League. His influence on the game is undeniable.
The statement highlighted his exceptional career and leadership. His legacy is now celebrated with the 2025 Golden Foot Award. This is an honour given only once in a lifetime. Soon, his footprints will feature on the ‘Champions Promenade’ in Monaco. “Congratulations, Antoine!”
Griezmann Bested Top Contenders
Griezmann bested a strong field of nominees. These included top players. Kylian Mbappé, Kevin De Bruyne, and Angel Di María were among them. Other notable contenders were Emiliano Martínez and Achraf Hakimi. Ousmane Dembélé, Rodrigo De Paul, and Thibaut Courtois were also nominated.
Joining Football’s Elite
This victory places Griezmann among football’s elite. Many legendary players have received this honour before him. Previous winners include Roberto Baggio (2003) and Ronaldo Nazário (2006). Ronaldinho (2009) and Francesco Totti (2010) also won. Zlatan Ibrahimović (2012) and Didier Drogba (2013) were recipients. Cristiano Ronaldo (2020) and Mohamed Salah (2021) also claimed the award. Lautaro Martínez won it in 2024. A women’s category was recently added. Saki Kumagai made history as the first female winner.
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