Amr Nasser becomes the first player from domestic football, and only the second Egyptian ever to be nominated for a FIFA Puskas Award.
Amr Nasser makes history by becoming the first player to earn a FIFA Puskás Award nomination for a goal scored in an Egyptian domestic competition. The Pharco striker’s bicycle kick against Al Ahly during the Capital Cup clash has been included on the shortlist for the accolade.
The goal, which came in a 2-0 victory for Pharco and has now earned global recognition, joining strikes from players in Brazil, Italy, Spain, South Africa, and beyond.
Annually, the FIFA Puskas Award honors the most aesthetically outstanding goal scored globally within the eligible calendar period. This year covers 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025.
Per FIFA’s announcement, voting is now open. The final winner will be determined by a 50/50 split between global fan votes and a panel of FIFA Legends.
Following last week’s announcement, Amr Nasser stands alongside Mohamed Salah, who is shortlisted for The Best FIFA Men’s Player award this year.
Notably, Salah remains the only Egyptian to have previously won the FIFA Puskas Award. The Liverpool forward claimed the award in 2018 for his solo goal against Everton in the Premier League.
Full 2025 FIFA Puskás Award Nominees
- Alerrandro – Vitória vs Cruzeiro – 19 Aug 2024
- Alessandro Deiola – Cagliari vs Venezia – 18 May 2025
- Pedro de la Vega – Cruz Azul vs Seattle Sounders – 31 Jul 2025
- Santiago Montiel – Independiente vs Independiente Rivadavia – 11 May 2025
- Amr Nasser – Pharco vs Al Ahly – 17 Apr 2025
- Carlos Orrantía – Querétaro vs Atlas – 16 Apr 2025
- Lucas Ribeiro – Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund – 21 Jun 2025
- Declan Rice – Arsenal vs Real Madrid – 8 Apr 2025
- Rizky Ridho – Persija Jakarta vs Arema – 9 Mar 2025
- Kévin Rodrigues – Kasımpaşa vs Rizespor – 9 Feb 2025
- Lamine Yamal – Espanyol vs Barcelona – 15 May 2025
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