Jiménez, Malagón, Romero earn 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League honors | OneFootball

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League is in the history books following Mexico’s 2-1 win against Panama in the championship match of the 2025 CNL Finals on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA.

The first-time winners led the way with top performances throughout the tournament, including the following players who earned individual distinctions.

Best Player Award, presented by Aramco: Raúl Jiménez, Mexico

Raúl Jiménez received the Best Player Award, presented by Aramco, for his involvement in helping Mexico win its first Concacaf Nations League trophy. Jiménez delivered braces in the final two matches of the campaign, becoming the first player to score in both the semifinals and final of a single edition of the Concacaf Nations League.

The Mexican striker also became the first player to score multiple goals in more than one match in the quarterfinals or later of the Concacaf Nations League.

Jiménez’s five goals in the current edition are the most by a Mexican player in any single edition of the competition. In the process, he passed Cuauhtémoc Blanco as the third all-time scorer for México, with 39.

Best Goalkeeper Award, presented by Rexona: Luis Ángel Malagón, Mexico

Luis Ángel Malagón earned honors as the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament for his outstanding performances in goal for champions Mexico. He provided four saves and one clean sheet in the 2025 CNL Finals, conceding only one goal from a penalty attempt.

Top Scorer Award, presented by Aramco: Dorny Romero, Dominican Republic

Dorny Romero finished the tournament with the most goals to claim the Top Scorer Award, presented by Aramco, with ten goals for the Dominican Republic. The forward scored in each match of the group stage to help the Dominican Republic finish with a 6-0-0 record and first in Group D of League B, gaining promotion and Gold Cup qualification for the first time.

Youth Player Award, presented by Aramco: Nathan Ordaz, El Salvador

Nathan Ordaz is the winner of the Young Player Award, presented by Aramco, for his role in helping El Salvador secure first place in Group A of League B and direct qualification to the Concacaf Gold Cup.

The 21-year-old attacker featured 148 minutes during the November window, then 20-years-old, to make his debut and help La Selecta to victories over Bonaire and Montserrat.

Fair Play Award, presented by Degree: Panama

Panama earned the Fair Play Award, presented by Degree, as the team that best conducted themselves throughout the tournament.