In a glittering ceremony in Dubai, the 16th annual 2025 Globe Soccer Awards unfolded on December 28, 2025, showcasing the very best performers in world football over the past year — and it was a night marked by shining stars, major honours, and a full slate of winners that had fans buzzing globally.
🌍 Big Winners of the Night
Ousmane Dembélé capped off a monumental 2025 by being crowned Best Men’s Player of the Year — the award for the world’s top male footballer at the Globe Soccer Awards. The Paris Saint-Germain striker enjoyed a spectacular season, helping PSG capture multiple trophies, including the club’s first UEFA Champions League title, and scoring prolifically across competitions. It capped what many view as one of his career’s finest years, adding to his Ballon d’Or and FIFA Best honours.Lamine Yamal, the explosive young talent from FC Barcelona, also stood out at the ceremony. The 18-year-old was named Best Forward of the Year, beating competition from some of the world’s elite attackers, and further cementing his rising status in global football.
In addition to his Best Forward award, Yamal also received the Maradona Award, given to the player with exceptional flair and skill — an accolade that places him among a prestigious list of previous winners.
🏅 Full List of Major Winners
Here’s a comprehensive look at the winners from the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards: �
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🔹 Best Men’s Player (World’s Best): Ousmane Dembélé
🔹 Best Women’s Player: Aitana Bonmatí
🔹 Best Forward: Lamine Yamal
🔹 Best Midfielder: Vitinha
🔹 Best Coach: Luis Enrique
🔹 Best Men’s Club: Paris Saint-Germain
🔹 Best Women’s Club: Barcelona
🔹 Best Middle East Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
🔹 Best Emerging Player: Désiré Doué
🔹 Best National Team: Portugal
🔹 Best Sporting Director: Luis Campos
🔹 Best Club President: Nasser Al-Khelaïfi
🔹 Comeback Award: Paul Pogba
🔹 Other individual & special honours: (including referee and agent awards)🔥 A Night of Celebration
The Globe Soccer Awards, held annually since 2010, honor exceptional achievements in football from individual brilliance to club excellence and tactical mastery. This year’s ceremony — set against the stunning backdrop of Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal Hotel — saw PSG and Barcelona players dominate, reflecting the strength of both clubs in 2025.
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Whether it was Dembélé’s crowning as the best player on the planet or Yamal’s recognition as one of football’s brightest young forces, the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards delivered drama, celebration, and unforgettable moments for the beautiful game. �
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