The All India Football Federation (AIFF) celebrated the best of Indian football at the AIFF Awards 2025, held today in Bhubaneswar, honouring outstanding players, coaches, referees, and member associations for their contributions during the 2024-25 season.

AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com — Subhasish Bose recieving the Best Men's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF

AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com — Soumya Guguloth won the Women's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF

The ceremony highlighted the growing competitiveness of Indian football, with Mohun Bagan SG’s Subhasish Bose and East Bengal FC’s Soumya Guguloth crowned Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year, respectively.

AIFF Awards 2025 Winners

Individual Awards

Men's Player of the Year: Subhasish Bose (Mohun Bagan SG, Defender)
- Recognised for his leadership as captain and stellar performances for Mohun Bagan SG as the mariners became the first team to defend the ISL Shield, along with reclaiming the ISL Cup. Bose kept 13 clean sheets as a defender and scored 6 goals as well.
Women's Player of the Year: Soumya Guguloth (East Bengal FC, Forward)
- Honoured as the top Indian scorer in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) and a key player for the Blue Tigresses. She helped East Bengal FC win the IWL 2024-25 title.
Men's Goalkeeper of the Year: Vishal Kaith (Mohun Bagan SG)
- Awarded for holding the record for the most clean sheets in Indian Super League (ISL) history. Kaith had a record 15 clean sheets in ISL 2024-25 and conceded only 19 goals across 26 appearances
Most Promising Men's Player of the Year: Brison Fernandes (Midfielder)
- Noted for his midfield mastery and potential as a rising star.
Most Promising Women's Player of the Year: Neha (Haryana, Winger)
- Recognised for her performances, including 2 goals in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship and 3 goals in the Senior Women’s National Championship.
Men's Coach of the Year: Khalid Jamil (Jamshedpur FC)
- Won for the second consecutive year for leading Jamshedpur FC to the Kalinga Super Cup semifinals.
Women's Coach of the Year: Sujata Kar (Sreebhumi FC)
- Awarded for guiding newly-promoted Sreebhumi FC to a third-place finish in the IWL.
Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
- Acknowledged for consistent officiating on the pitch.
Female Referee of the Year: Tekcham Ranjita Devi
- Recognised for her officiating excellence.
Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
Male Assistant Referee of the Year: Vairamuthu P

Member Association (MA) Awards

Most Successful MA (Club Competitions): Indian Football Association (West Bengal)
- For dominance in men’s competitions, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal winning major titles.
Most Successful MA (NFC Competitions): All Manipur Football Association
- Recognised for success in the National Football Championships.
Best MA for Supporting Women’s Football: Punjab Football Association
- Honoured for contributions to women’s football development.
Best MA for Hosting Most AIFF Competitions: Football Association of Odisha and Goa Football Association
- For hosting numerous AIFF events.
MA with Most Player Registrations (Men’s): Kerala Football Association
- For the highest number of male player registrations.
MA with Most Player Registrations (Women’s): Western India Football Association (Maharashtra)
- For leading in female player registrations.
Special Award for MA Launching New Projects: Gujarat State Football Association
- For innovative football initiatives.
MA with Most Grassroots Activities: Gujarat State Football Association
- For extensive grassroots programs.
MA with Most Youth Tournaments Conducted: Karnataka State Football Association
- For organising numerous youth tournaments.
MA with Most Coaching Courses: Punjab Football Association
- For conducting the most coaching courses.
MA with Most Refereeing Courses: Gujarat State Football Association
- For leading in referee training programs.

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