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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.