The All India Football Federation (AIFF) honoured the best in Indian football with its annual AIFF Awards 2025 on Friday, with Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth taking home the top honours as the Men’s and Women’s Footballers of the Year respectively.

Subhasish Bose Leads from the Front in Stellar Season

Subhasish Bose, who captains Mohun Bagan Super Giant, had a standout 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season, leading his side to a historic League Winners’ Shield and ISL Cup double — only the second team in ISL history to achieve the feat.

Operating as a dynamic left-back, Bose contributed significantly in both defence and attack. He scored six goals and provided one assist, making him the third-highest Indian scorer of the season, only behind Sunil Chhetri (12) and Brison Fernandes (7).

Soumya Guguloth Stars in East Bengal’s IWL Triumph

Soumya Goguloth crowned AIFF player of the year — Soumya Guguloth – Women’s Player of the Year

East Bengal forward/winger Soumya Guguloth was named the Women’s Player of the Year after an excellent campaign in the Indian Women’s League (IWL). She netted nine goals and played a vital role in guiding her team to the league title, marking a significant achievement for the Red and Gold Brigade.

Young Talent Recognised: Brison Fernandes and Thoibisana Chanu Shine

FC Goa’s Brison Fernandes was awarded the Most Promising Men’s Player of the Year in AIFF Awards 2025 — Brison Fernandes (Third from right) – Men’s Promising Player of the Year

FC Goa’s Brison Fernandes was awarded the Most Promising Men’s Player of the Year after a breakthrough season where he scored seven goals, added two assists, and earned his debut for the Indian national team. His performances helped the Gaurs reach the ISL semi-finals.

On the women’s side, Thoibisana Chanu of Sreebhumi FC clinched the Most Promising Player of the Year honour. Her solid defensive displays were pivotal in Sreebhumi FC’s impressive third-place finish in their debut IWL season.

Thoibisana Chanu - Women's Promising Player of the Year — Thoibisana Chanu (Left) – Women’s Promising Player of the Year

Coaching and Goalkeeping Excellence

Jamshedpur FC coach Khalid Jamil — Khalid Jamil (Left) – Men’s Coach of the Year

Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil won the Men’s Coach of the Year award for the second consecutive time, while Sujata Kar was named the Women’s Coach of the Year for her exceptional work with newly-promoted Sreebhumi FC.

Vishal Kaith best goal keeper of the year — Vishal Kaith – Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year

In the goalkeeping department, Vishal Kaith of Mohun Bagan was awarded the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year, while Elangbam Panthoi Chanu of East Bengal earned the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year title, having kept the most clean sheets in the IWL.

Elangbam Panthoi Chanu - Women's Goalkeeper of the Year — Elangbam Panthoi Chanu – Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year

AIFF Referee and Assistant Referee Awards 2025

Men’s Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
Women’s Referee of the Year: Tekcham Ranjita Devi
Men’s Assistant Referee of the Year: Vairamuthu P
Women’s Assistant Referee of the Year: Riiohlang Dhar

These awards recognize the invaluable contributions of match officials in ensuring the game is played at the highest standards of professionalism and fairness.

AIFF Awards 2025 Winners List

Name	Award
Subhasish Bose	Men’s Player of the Year
Soumya Guguloth	Women’s Player of the Year
Vishal Kaith	Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year
Elangbam Panthoi Chanu	Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
Brison Fernandes	Men’s Promising Player of the Year
Toijam Thoibisana Chanu	Women’s Promising Player of the Year
Khalid Jamil	Men’s Coach of the Year
Sujata Kar	Women’s Coach of the Year
Venkatesh R	Men’s Referee of the Year
Tekcham Ranjita Devi	Women’s Referee of the Year
Vairamuthu P	Men’s Assistant Referee of the Year
Riiohlang Dhar	Women’s Assistant Referee of the Year