Subhashis Bose became the best male footballer of 2025

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Subhasish Bose was named the best male player of the year at the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Awards 2025.

AIFF Awards 2025:

• Best female player:
  • Soumya Guguloth was declared the best female player of the year.
  • This honor was given to her at a ceremony held in Bhubaneswar.
• Best coach (men's category):
  • Khalid Jamil received the award for best male coach.
• Best coach (women's category):
  • Sujata Kar was honored as the best female coach.
• Best Goalkeeper:
  • Vishal Kaith - Men's Category
  • Elangbam Panthoi Chanu - Women's Category
• Emerging Players:
  • Bryson Fernandes - Men's Category
  • Toijam Thoibisana Chanu - Women's Category

Venue:

• The award ceremony was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

All India Football Federation (AIFF):

• Founded in: 1937
• Affiliated to FIFA in 1948.
• Became a founding member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 1954.
• Headquarters: Delhi

Objectives and Functions:

• To promote and develop the game of football in India.
• To select and manage Indian teams in national and international competitions.

Major competitions and initiatives

• I-League
• Indian Super League (ISL) (in association with FSDL)
• Santosh Trophy
• Subroto Cup
• Grassroots development programmes
• AIFF Awards – awards to players, coaches and clubs.