Santiago Montiel wins FIFA Puskás award for stunning bicycle kick
Twenty-five-year-old Argentine winger Santiago Montiel has claimed the 2025 FIFA Puskás Award for his remarkable long-range bicycle kick. The award was presented at FIFA’s The Best ceremony in Doha, Qatar, on December 16, 2025. Montiel’s goal, scored earlier in the year, has been widely praised as one of the most spectacular in recent memory. The achievement marks back-to-back Puskás wins for Argentine players.
Match highlights
- Santiago Montiel scored his award-winning goal on May 11, 2025, against Independiente Rivadavia.
- The goal came from a bicycle kick outside the penalty area, sealing a 1–0 victory for Independiente.
- The Puskás Award was decided by a mix of fan votes and an expert panel.
- Montiel edged out nominees like Lamine Yamal, Declan Rice, and Rizky Ridho.
- This is the second year in a row an Argentine has won, following Alejandro Garnacho in 2024.
