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Spectacular Salto Seals Glory as Santiago Montiel Wins FIFA Puskas Award 2025
Rizky Ridho’s name appeared among the nominees, but the 2025 FIFA Puskas Award ultimately went to Santiago Montiel. The Independiente winger claimed the prize with a breathtaking acrobatic goal that captured global attention and set him apart from the rest of the shortlist.
Montiel’s winning strike was scored in Argentina’s Liga Profesional in May 2025, when he unleashed an audacious bicycle kick from outside the penalty area. The goal quickly went viral and was widely praised as one of the most visually stunning finishes seen in recent years.
While Ridho did not lift the trophy, his nomination was still a landmark moment. Being shortlisted for the world’s best goal award highlighted growing international recognition of the Indonesian defender and marked a positive step for Indonesian football on the global stage.
Montiel’s effort stood out not only for its beauty but also for its rarity and technical difficulty. The combination of timing, balance, and precision showcased elite attacking instinct and made the goal worthy of football’s most celebrated individual goal award.
The 2025 Puskas Award was decided through a transparent voting process involving fans and a panel of FIFA Legends, each contributing equal weight. With Montiel collecting the highest total points, his victory also ensured Argentina produced back-to-back winners, reinforcing the country’s enduring reputation for moments of footballing brilliance.
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