Mamelodi Sundowns’ Brazilian forward, Lucas Ribeiro, has claimed the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Goal of the Tournament, edging out global stars like Lionel Messi and Jamal Musiala for the prestigious accolade.
The award-winning strike came during Sundowns’ group stage showdown against German heavyweights Borussia Dortmund in the United States.
Despite a narrow 4–3 defeat for the South African side, Ribeiro’s sensational solo goal stole the spotlight and eventually, the tournament’s highest individual honor.
In a moment of pure brilliance, Ribeiro picked up the ball deep in his own half and embarked on a breathtaking 67-yard dash, gliding past multiple Dortmund defenders before calmly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
The audacious effort quickly went viral, earning over 40,000 fan votes to top the list of tournament goals.
Ribeiro, who joined the reigning PSL champions in July 2023 on a contract running through June 2028, has rapidly become a cornerstone of coach Miguel Cardoso’s side.
His performances have not gone unnoticed, with reports linking him to a potential move to Ligue 1 outfit AS Saint-Etienne.
While Chelsea ultimately lifted the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup trophy, it was Ribeiro’s unforgettable goal that captured the imagination of fans worldwide and etched his name into tournament history.
