Through our website “Socccer sport”, we present the final shortlist for the Globe Soccer Awards 2025, as the football world once again turns its attention to Dubai. The city is set to host the 16th edition of the prestigious ceremony, which has become one of the most prominent annual events on the global football calendar.

The 2025 edition promises a fresh and expanded format, featuring a wider range of award categories and increased fan participation, reinforcing the tournament’s growing influence and global appeal. Organizers have officially opened public voting earlier than usual, reflecting the rising momentum surrounding the event year after year.

This year’s Globe Soccer Awards will feature around 15 main award categories, with public voting available in nine different categories, allowing football fans worldwide to play a direct role in determining the winners. Voting will remain open until 27 November 2025, giving supporters ample opportunity to back their favorite players, coaches, and clubs

In parallel, an international jury composed of renowned football legends and high-profile experts will oversee the voting process, ensuring credibility, balance, and a high competitive standard across all categories.

Globe Soccer Awards 2025: Who Made the Final Shortlists?

The ceremony will bring together elite players, coaches, agents, club executives, and football decision-makers from across the world, closing the 2025 football calendar in spectacular fashion.

Best Middle East Player – Finalists

Player	Country
Salem Al-Dawsari	Saudi Arabia
Karim Benzema	France
Riyad Mahrez	Algeria
Cristiano Ronaldo	Portugal

Best Sporting Director – Finalists

Name	Country
Luís Campos	Portugal
Deco	Portugal
Michael Edwards & Richard Hughes	England
Giovanni Manna	Italy
Paul Winstanley & Laurence Stewart	England

Best Agent – Finalists

Agent	Country
Ali Barat	Germany
Jorge Mendes	Portugal
Federico Pastorello	Italy
Fali Ramadani	Montenegro
Frank Trimboli	Australia

Emerging Player – Finalists

Player	Country
Pau Cubarsí	Spain
Désiré Doué	France
Arda Güler	Turkey
João Neves	Portugal
Kenan Yıldız	Turkey

Best Forward – Finalists

Player	Country
Ousmane Dembélé	France
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia	Georgia
Kylian Mbappé	France
Raphinha	Brazil
Lamine Yamal	Spain

Best Midfielder – Finalists

Player	Country
Jude Bellingham	England
João Neves	Portugal
Cole Palmer	England
Pedri	Spain
Vitinha	Portugal

Best Coach – Finalists

Coach	Country
Xabi Alonso	Spain
Mikel Arteta	Spain
Luis Enrique	Spain
Hansi Flick	Germany
Enzo Maresca	Italy

Best Women’s Club – Finalists

Club	Country
Arsenal	England
Barcelona	Spain
Chelsea	England
Juventus	Italy

Best Men’s Club – Finalists

Club	Country
Barcelona	Spain
Chelsea	England
Flamengo	Brazil
Liverpool	England
Paris Saint-Germain	France

Best Women’s Player – Finalists

Player	Country
Aitana Bonmatí	Spain
Mariona Caldentey	Spain
Melchie Dumornay	Haiti
Alexia Putellas	Spain
Alessia Russo	England

Best Men’s Player – Finalists

Player	Country
Ousmane Dembélé	France
Kylian Mbappé	France
Raphinha	Brazil
Vitinha	Portugal
Lamine Yamal	Spain

With a blend of fan-driven voting, expert judgment, and a star-studded shortlist, the Globe Soccer Awards 2025 are set to deliver another memorable celebration of football excellence.

As anticipation builds toward the December ceremony, all eyes will once again be on Dubai to crown the best of the best in world football.