Chelsea secured a comprehensive 3–0 victory over Paris Saint‑Germain in the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025. Cole Palmer was sensational—scoring two clinical goals inside the first half and setting up João Pedro’s third with an incisive assist before halftime. His brilliance earned him the Golden Ball as player of the tournament, a testament to his consistency and match-winning influence
Real Madrid’s young striker Gonzalo García won the Golden Boot as the top goalscorer at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, finishing with 4 goals and 1 assist, edging out several players tied on goals via the assist tiebreaker.
Cole Palmer, the attacking talent for Chelsea, put on a masterful display in the final—scoring two goals and assisting the third—securing the Golden Ball as the tournament’s standout player.
Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sánchez earned the Golden Glove, recognized as the best goalkeeper after keeping multiple clean sheets across the competition.
PSG’s breakout star, Désiré Doué, was named Young Player of the Tournament, acknowledged for his impressive impact despite PSG falling short in the final.
PSG’s 20-year-old forward Doue is named the young player of the tournament, while Chelsea keeper Sanchez wins the Golden Glove in the FIFA Club World Cup Award.
FIFA Club World Cup Awards – Key Awards & Winners
| Award | Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer) | Gonzalo García | Real Madrid | 4 goals, 1 assist |
| Golden Ball (Player of Tournament) | Cole Palmer | Chelsea | 2 goals + 1 assist in final, overall tournament hero |
| Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper) | Robert Sánchez | Chelsea | Three clean sheets, key saves |
| Young Player of Tournament | Désiré Doué | PSG | Outstanding breakout display, awarded despite PSG losing final |
Cole Palmer
Palmer, who scored twice in the final, wins the Golden Ball for the player of the tournament. The prestigious award of the FIFA Club World Cup Awards List.
Cole Palmer has been directly involved in six goals in his last three finals for club and country:
- 1 goal v Spain (EURO)
- 2 assists v Betis (UECL)
- 2 goals, 1 assist v PSG (CWC)
In goal, Robert Sánchez stood tall throughout the competition, delivering vital saves and three clean sheets to clinch the Golden Glove for tournament’s best goalkeeper
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s Gonzalo García ended the tournament as the top scorer, finding the net four times and adding an assist, narrowly beating out Benfica’s Ángel Di María, Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy, and Al-Hilal’s Marcos Leonardo—who were also on four goals—thanks to his extra assist.
Désiré Doué, the talented 20-year-old forward from PSG, was recognized as the Young Player of the Tournament after a standout breakout showing—even though PSG lost the final.
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