The 2025 Globe Soccer Awards, held in Dubai, once again celebrated the very best of global football, honoring elite performances, rising stars, and influential figures off the pitch. From Paris to Riyadh, the winners reflected a year defined by excellence, consistency, and global impact.
🏆 Best Men’s Player – Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)
Dembélé’s electric pace, creativity, and decisive goals powered PSG through a dominant season. Once questioned for inconsistency, 2025 marked his full arrival among football’s elite. With 51 goal contributions, Dembélé was crowned the Best Men’s Player award.
🏆 Best Women’s Player – Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona)
Calm, intelligent and technically flawless, Bonmatí continued to set the standard in women’s football, controlling matches and leading Barcelona with authority and elegance.
🏆 Best Men’s Club – Paris Saint-Germain
PSG’s blend of attacking firepower, tactical discipline, and their trophy collection made them the standout club of the year, collecting silverware and global admiration.
🏆 Best Women’s Club – Barcelona
Barcelona’s women’s team remained unstoppable, combining dominance, depth and a clear football identity that few could challenge.
🏆 Best Coach – Luis Enrique (PSG)
Luis Enrique’s tactical clarity and man-management transformed PSG into a cohesive, winning machine, earning him well-deserved recognition. By winning a sextuple, it marked him as the best coach.
🏆 Best Forward – Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Still a teenager, Yamal dazzled the football world with fearless dribbling and maturity beyond his years, confirming him as the future of the game.
🏆 Best Midfielder – Vitinha (PSG)
Vitinha quietly ran the show in midfield, dictating tempo and linking play with intelligence, proving that control is just as valuable as flair.
🏆 Best Emerging Player – Désiré Doué (PSG)
Doué’s explosive rise showcased raw talent mixed with confidence, making him one of Europe’s most exciting young prospects.
🏆 Best Middle East Player – Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
Even at 40, Ronaldo’s goals, leadership and influence continued to elevate football in the Middle East, reinforcing his status as a global icon.
🏆 Best Agent – Jorge Mendes
Mendes’ influence behind the scenes remained unmatched, shaping careers and major transfers across world football.
🏆 Best Sporting Director – Luis Campos (PSG)
Campos’ recruitment vision played a crucial role in PSG’s success, balancing stars with smart squad building.
🏆 Best Club President – Nasser Al-Khelaïfi
Under his leadership, PSG continued to grow both competitively and commercially on the global stage.
🏆 Globe Sports Award – Novak Djokovic
The awards expanded beyond football, honoring Djokovic for his historic achievements and longevity in tennis.
🏆 Special Tribute – Diogo Jota
A touching moment as the football world remembered Diogo Jota and his impact on the game.
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