PSG shine as Globe Soccer Awards 2025 honour football’s best in Dubai

PSG Shine as Globe Soccer Awards 2025 Honour Football’s Best in Dubai The 16th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards took place today in Dubai, bringing together the biggest names in global football to celebrate excellence across players, coaches, clubs, and industry figures. The star-studded event recognised achievements from the 2024–25 season and crowned the top performers in world football. Here’s a complete rundown of all categories, nominees, and winners from the ceremony: Best Men’s Player Winner: Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France) Nominees: Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid/France), Raphinha (Barcelona/Brazil), Vitinha (PSG/Portugal), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain) Best Women’s Player Winner: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona/Spain) Nominees: Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/Spain), Alessia Russo (Arsenal/England), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal/Spain), Melchie Dumornay (Lyon/Haiti) Best Coach Winner: Luis Enrique Nominees: Luis Enrique (PSG), Enzo Maresca (Chelsea), Hansi Flick (Barcelona), Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid/Bayer Leverkusen) Best Midfielder Winner: Vitinha (PSG/Portugal) Nominees: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid/England), João Neves (PSG/Portugal), Cole Palmer (Chelsea/England), Pedri (Barcelona/Spain), Vitinha (PSG/Portugal) Best Forward Winner: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain) Nominees: Ousmane Dembélé (PSG/France), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG/Georgia), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid/France), Raphinha (Barcelona/Brazil), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain) Best Emerging Player Winner: Désiré Doué (PSG/France) Nominees: Arda Güler (Real Madrid/Turkey), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona/Spain), João Neves (PSG/Portugal), Kenan Yildiz (Juventus/Turkey) Best Men’s Club Winner: Paris Saint-Germain Nominees: PSG, Barcelona, Chelsea, Flamengo, Liverpool Best Women’s Club Winner: Barcelona Nominees: Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus Best Middle East Player Winner: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr/Portugal) Nominees: Cristiano Ronaldo, Salem Al-Dawsari (Al Hilal/Saudi Arabia), Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad/France), Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli/Algeria) Special Honors and Other Awards Beyond the headline categories above, the Globe Soccer gala also recognised key figures and contributions: Best Sporting Director: Luis Campos (PSG) Best Agent: Jorge Mendes Maradona Award (Technique/Style): Lamine Yamal Special Awards: Diogo Jota (In Memoriam) and Paul Pogba (Return Award) among others celebrated for impact on the sport. PSG Dominates Top Honors Paris Saint-Germain enjoyed a standout night, with several key awards going to its players and officials, including the best player (Dembélé), best midfielder (Vitinha), best club, and sporting director honours reflecting a remarkable season for the French giants. The Globe Soccer Awards continue to grow in prestige, celebrating achievement across men’s and women’s football, as well as the broader ecosystem of coaches, agents, clubs and rising stars.