Twelve players shortlisted for Ligue 1’s Prix Marc-Vivien Foé

The twelve-man shortlist for the 2025 Prix Marc-Vivien Foé has been unveiled.

The award is presented annually to the best African player in France’s Ligue 1 by France 24 and RFI. It was named after the late Cameroonian midfielder Marc-Vivien Foé, who passed away after suffering cardiac arrest during a FIFA Confederation Cup match for Cameroon in Lyon in 2003.

The nominees for the 2025 Prix Marc-Vivien Foé Award include 12 players from six different African nations, showcasing a mix of positions across the field:

The winner of the 2025 Marc-Vivien Foé Award will be announced on May 12, 2025. Last year’s award was won by Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who plays now for Al Qadsiah FC in the Roshn Saudi Pro League.