Lionel Messi Nominated for IFFHS Best Playmaker in the World 2025

Football legend Lionel Messi has once again been nominated for the IFFHS Best Playmaker in the World Award 2025, reaffirming his enduring influence in global football. Even at this stage of his career, the Argentine maestro continues to shape games with his vision, precision passing, and unmatched football intelligence.

Messi’s record in this category is nothing short of extraordinary. He has won the award five times and finished as runner-up on six occasions, making him the most decorated playmaker in IFFHS history. His consistency across two decades highlights a rare blend of longevity and brilliance that few players have ever achieved.

Whether orchestrating attacks for Inter Miami or inspiring Argentina on the international stage, Messi remains the heartbeat of every team he plays for. His latest nomination is yet another reminder that even as the years go by, the art of playmaking still speaks Messi’s language.