“Goal of the Month 2025” – A Celebration of Premier League Brilliance 🇬🇧
In the rhythm of every Premier League season, the monthly “Goal of the Month” award stands out not simply as a badge of honour — but as a moment to pause and appreciate pure football artistry. For the 2024-25 campaign (stretching into 2025), the award — under its current name Guinness Goal of the Month — produced a string of breathtaking strikes: from curling efforts, audacious volleys, long-range rockets to delicate chips. This article dives into what the award is, how it works, highlights of the best goals of 2025, and why these moments matter.
What is the Goal of the Month?
The Premier League Goal of the Month award recognises the best goal scored in the top flight over each month of the season.
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Some key details:
The award is judged by a combination of a public vote and an expert panel — a selection process designed to blend popular opinion with expert insight.
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For the 2024-25 season, the sponsor name changed to “Guinness Goal of the Month”.
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The winners each month then contribute towards deciding the “Goal of the Season” at the end of the campaign.
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Although we often focus on the calendar year “2025”, strictly speaking the awards cover through April/May of the season.
Why it matters: It gives players recognition beyond just goalscoring totals; it rewards creativity, surprise, technique, power, and those moments which make fans rise from the sofa.
Notable Winners from the 2025 Period
Here are some of the standout recipients around 2025:
Month Winner & Club Description of the Goal
January 2025 David Brooks (AFC Bournemouth) A stunning volley from the edge of the box which sealed a late winner.
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February Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton & Hove Albion) A curling strike which captured full technical flair.
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March Jens Cajuste (Ipswich Town) Coming from behind, his strike curled into the top corner when his side were down 3-0.
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April Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion) A last-minute winner from distance to complete a dramatic turnaround.
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These illustrate the variety: different clubs, different moments, different styles — but one common quality: that goal you watch again.
Why These Goals Captivate Us
Let’s dig into what elevates a strike from just “good” to “Goal of the Month”.
Technique & Execution
Whether it’s a long-range drive, a volley, an acrobatic finish or a delicate chip, the technical demands are high. For instance, Brooks’ volley (Jan) showed perfect timing; Baleba’s (Apr) showed vision and composure in a high-pressure moment.
Surprise & Context
Many of the winning goals come when they’re least expected — when the game is deadlocked, when the team is trailing, or from a player not known for such strikes. For example, Cajuste’s strike came when his team were 3-0 down. That underdog element adds emotional weight.
Aesthetic Appeal
Football is, after all, a visual art. A beautiful strike that ripples the net or flies past the keeper in a blur stays with fans. These goals become GIF-worthy, viral, replays on repeat.
Moments of Significance
Sometimes the goal changes a game, seals a victory, or revives hope. Brooks’ volley was a winner; Baleba’s came in stoppage time. The stakes elevate the memory.
How to Vote & Get Involved
If you’re a football fan, engaging with the process can be fun and interactive:
Each month, the Premier League (and clubs) publish a shortlist of nominated goals. For example, for April 2025, Baleba and Yasin Ayari were shortlisted.
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Public voting counts — meaning fans help decide. But the expert panel also weighs in to ensure quality control.
Watching the nominated goals, comparing them, forming your own opinion — all part of the fun.
Keep your eye on club websites, social channels and the Premier League’s site for voting links.
What to Watch for in Coming Months
As the season progresses into the latter half of 2025 and for the 2025-26 campaign, keep an eye on:
Under-the-radar scorers: often the winner doesn’t come from the most-famous player.
Different types of goals: set-pieces, free-kicks, long-range efforts, solo runs — variety is rewarded.
Late-game spectaculars: goals in crucial times (stoppage time, turning point) often leave a stronger impression.
Low-profile teams/stages: Sometimes a goal from a lesser-known club or in a seemingly insignificant match becomes the highlight.
Final Thoughts
The “Goal of the Month” award isn’t just a trophy — it’s a celebration of what makes football magical. It honours the moment when time seems to slow, the ball meets foot perfectly, the keeper is frozen, and the crowd erupts.
For 2025, the winners remind us that every match day still holds the potential for something breathtaking. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, these goals are why we sit up, rewind, share, and talk about football long after the final whistle.
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