Rizky Ridho's Spectacular Goal Shortlisted for FIFA Puskas Award 2025 Competing Against Lamine Yamal
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Rizky Ridho's long-range strike captured global attention. The Persija Jakarta defender officially entered the FIFA Puskas Award 2025 nomination list after his midfield screamer against Arema FC was selected as one of the year's best goals. FIFA announced this on Friday, November 14, 2025, in the early hours of WIB.
That magical moment occurred during the 2024/2025 Indonesian Liga 1 match on March 9, 2025. Ridho spotted Arema FC goalkeeper Lucas Frigeri positioned far off his line and unleashed a perfect 50-meter looping strike that crashed into the net. The goal went viral instantly, even before being crowned Liga 1's 2024/2025 Best Goal.
Ridho's Puskas Award nomination places him alongside European superstars. FIFA confirmed two global icons – Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) and Declan Rice (Arsenal) – also made the candidate list.
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Beyond the men's category, FIFA revealed 11 nominees for the Marta Award 2025 honoring women's football's best goal. Both awards will be decided through a voting system open until December 3, 2025, midnight local time.
Winners will be announced during the awards gala early next year. As in previous editions, the decision combines fan votes (50%) and FIFA Legends panel votes (50%).
Fans can vote at FIFA.com after registration, selecting three favorite goals with points allocated: five for first choice, three for second, and one for third.
This system creates an opportunity for Indonesian supporters to propel Ridho toward historic achievement.
The Puskas nominations followed FIFA's reveal of candidates for other prestigious individual awards: Men's and Women's Best Player, Best Coach, and Best Goalkeeper.
With Ridho now on the global radar, Indonesian football's chance to make FIFA history widens. All eyes focus on public support and how international fans judge his breathtaking long-range wonder-strike.
Complete list of FIFA Puskas and Marta Award 2025 nominees:
FIFA Puskas Award 2025
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
FIFA Marta Award 2025
Jordyn Bugg (North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign) March 22, 2025
Mariona Caldentey (Olympique Lyonnais vs Arsenal) April 27, 2025
Ashley Cheatley (Brentford vs Ascot United) November 3, 2024
Kyra Cooney-Cross (Germany vs Australia) October 28, 2024
Jon Ryong-jong (North Korea vs Argentina) September 2, 2024
Marta (Orlando Pride vs Kansas City Current) November 17, 2024
Vivianne Miedema (Wales vs Netherlands) July 5, 2025
Kishi Núñez (Argentina vs Costa Rica) September 8, 2024
Lizbeth Ovalle (Tigres v. Guadalajara) March 3, 2025
Ally Sentnor (United States vs Colombia) February 20, 2025
Khadija Shaw (Hammarby vs Manchester City) November 21, 2024.
