Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona emerged as the standout clubs at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards, with PSG dominating the major global categories while Barcelona’s stars, including Raphinha and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, claimed multiple individual honours on a night that celebrated excellence across world football.
Barcelona’s players made an early statement at the ceremony, as Raphinha was named Best LaLiga Player and Yamal claimed the Best U-23 Player award, underlining the club’s continued production of elite talent.
The annual ceremony was held on Sunday, December 28, in Dubai, where football’s biggest names gathered under the lights of the United Arab Emirates.
Organized by the Dubai Sports Council, the Globe Soccer Awards have remained a major fixture on the global football calendar since their inception in 2010.
Barcelona’s influence extended beyond individual accolades, with the Catalan giants named Best LaLiga Club, while head coach Hansi Flick was recognised as Best Coach. Atlético Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak also picked up the Best Goalkeeper award, rounding off a LaLiga-dominated segment early in the night.
As the ceremony progressed, Paris Saint-Germain took centre stage. The headline award, Men’s Player of the Year, went to Ousmane Dembélé, who edged out elite contenders including Kylian Mbappé, Raphinha, Vitinha and Lamine Yamal. PSG’s dominance continued as Vitinha won Best Midfielder, while rising star Désiré Doué was named Emerging Player.
At club level, PSG were crowned Men’s Club of the Year, with Luis Enrique honoured as Coach of the Year. The French champions also swept several off-pitch categories, as Luis Campos won Best Sporting Director and club president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi was named Best Club President.
In the Middle East category, Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned Middle East Player of the Year, further highlighting his lasting influence in the region.
Women’s football also featured prominently, with Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí winning Women’s Player of the Year, finishing ahead of Mariona Caldentey, Melchie Dumornay, Alexia Putellas and Alessia Russo. Barcelona were also named Women’s Club of the Year, capping another outstanding season.
One of the most emotional moments of the night came during a special tribute to Diogo Jota, as the parents of André and Diogo Jota were invited on stage to receive the honour, drawing a heartfelt response from the audience.
With PSG asserting dominance across global awards, Barcelona excelling across men’s and women’s categories, and recognition spread among legends, executives and emerging stars, the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards offered a powerful reflection of the modern game.
Full List of 2025 Globe Soccer Awards Winners
Men’s Player of the Year: Ousmane Dembélé
Women’s Player of the Year: Aitana Bonmatí
Men’s Club of the Year: PSG
Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona
Coach of the Year: Luis Enrique (PSG)
Best Midfielder: Vitinha (PSG)
Best Forward: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Emerging Player: Désiré Doué (PSG)
Best Agent: Jorge Mendes
Best Sporting Director: Luis Campos (PSG)
Best Club President: Nasser Al-Khelaïfi (PSG)
Middle East Player of the Year: Cristiano Ronaldo
Best Content Creator: Bilal Halal
Best Academy: Right to Dream
Career Achievement Award: Hidetoshi Nakata, Andrés Iniesta
Best Branding: Los Angeles Football Club
Best Mental Coach: Nicoletta Romanazzi
Best National Team: Portugal
Best Comeback: Paul Pogba
Maradona Award: Lamine Yamal
