The 15th Globe Soccer Dubai Awards, held at Atlantis, The Palm, celebrated global football excellence. The event brought together icons, rising stars, and industry leaders for a memorable night. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. and Cristiano Ronaldo were among the top honorees, alongside legends and emerging talent.
Cristiano Ronaldo among Top Honorees of the Night
Vinicius Jr., the Real Madrid and Brazil winger, received two major awards—Best Player and Best Forward of the year. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr’s superstar forward, earned recognition as Best Middle East Player and Top Goal Scorer of All Time. Real Madrid’s coach Carlo Ancelotti won the Best Coach award for his exceptional leadership.
Special Moments
During the ceremony, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, presented the awards. He praised the winners for their dedication and significant achievements. He also emphasized the unifying power of sports in connecting cultures and inspiring future generations. Khalfan Belhoul, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, joined other dignitaries in honoring the night’s stars.
Recognitions Across Categories
The awards highlighted individual and team excellence across various categories:
Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid’s English midfielder, secured dual honors as Best Midfielder and the Maradona Award recipient.
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s teenage sensation winds Emerging Player award for his remarkable contributions.
Aitana Bonmatí, representing Barcelona and Spain, earned the Best Women’s Player award.
Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, was celebrated for his incredible performances in goal.
Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero received the 50th Anniversary Career Award.
Al Hilal SFC’s Brazilian star Neymar Jr. received award for his stellar career achievements.
Club and Leadership Excellence
The event also celebrated outstanding teams and management:
Real Madrid was named Best Men’s Club, while its president, Florentino Pérez, won the Best President award.
FC Barcelona earned the Best Women’s Club title for its stellar performance.
Al Ain Club was honored as Best Club in the Middle East, an award received by Mohammed Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud.
Industry Leadership
Best Agent award goes to Gestifute’s Jorge Mendes for his contributions to the football industry. Hugo Viana of Sporting CP earned the Best Sporting Director award.
The event underscored the power of football to inspire and connect people globally. It celebrated talent, perseverance, and the spirit of the game.
