The 16th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards has officially revealed its finalists today, 3 December 2025, and the spotlight is once again shining on Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the most influential names in world football.
Set against the unmatched luxury of Atlantis The Royal, Dubai will welcome global football stars, coaches, clubs, and executives for the prestigious ceremony on 28 December 2025.
The event continues to cement Dubai&rsquo;s growing influence in shaping modern football.
Last year&rsquo;s Best Men&rsquo;s Player winner, Vin&iacute;cius Jr., returns to the shortlist, but this year&rsquo;s competition is tougher than ever, with high-profile stars and emerging talents making the race incredibly close.
Globe Soccer Awards finalists:
Best Men's Player of 2025
&bull; Ousmane Demb&eacute;l&eacute;
&bull; D&eacute;sir&eacute; Dou&eacute;
&bull; Erling Haaland
&bull; Achraf Hakimi
&bull; Vin&iacute;cius Jr
&bull; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
&bull; Robert Lewandowski
&bull; Kylian Mbapp&eacute;
&bull; Nuno Mendes
&bull; Cole Palmer
&bull; Pedri
&bull; Raphinha
&bull; Mohamed Salah
&bull; Vitinha
&bull; Lamine Yamal
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Best Women's Player of 2025
&bull; Sandy Baltimore
&bull; Barbra Banda
&bull; Aitana Bonmat&iacute;
&bull; Lucy Bronze
&bull; Linda Caidedo
&bull; Mariona Caldentey
&bull; Temwa Chawinga
&bull; Melchie Dumornay
&bull; Hannah Hampton
&bull; Chloe Kelly
&bull; Ewa Pajor
&bull; Claudia Pina
&bull; Alexia Putellas
&bull; Alessia Russo
&bull; Leah Williamson
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Best Coach of 2025:
&bull; Xabi Alonso
&bull; Mikel Arteta
&bull; Luis Enrique
&bull; Hansi Flick
&bull; Enzo Maresca
&bull; Arne Slot
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Best Forward of 2025
&bull; Ousmane Demb&eacute;l&eacute;
&bull; Harry Kane
&bull; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
&bull; Robert Lewandowski
&bull; Kylian Mbapp&eacute;
&bull; Raphinha
&bull; Mohamed Salah
&bull; Lamine Yamal
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Best Midfielder of 2025
&bull; Jude Bellingham
&bull; Desir&eacute; Dou&eacute;
&bull; Fermin L&oacute;pez
&bull; Jo&atilde;o Neves
&bull; Cole Palmer
&bull; Pedri
&bull; Federico Valverde
&bull; Vitinha
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Best Emerging Player of 2025
&bull; Eliesse Ben Seghir
&bull; Pau Cubars&iacute;
&bull; D&eacute;sir&eacute; Dou&eacute;
&bull; Arda G&uuml;ler
&bull; Jo&atilde;o Neves
&bull; Kenan Yıldız
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Best Men's Club of the Year
&bull; Al-Ahli
&bull; Barcelona
&bull; Bayern
&bull; Chelsea
&bull; Flamengo
&bull; Liverpool
&bull; PSG
&bull; Sporting
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Best Women's Club of the Year
&bull; Arsenal
&bull; Barcelona
&bull; Chelsea
&bull; Juventus
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Best Agent of 2025
&bull; Ali Barat
&bull; Jorge Mendes
&bull; Federico Pastorello
&bull; Fali Ramadani
&bull; Frank Trimboli
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Best Sporting Director
&bull; Lu&iacute;s Campos
&bull; Deco
&bull; Michael Edwards &amp; Richard Hughes
&bull; Giovanni Manna
&bull; Paul Winstanley &amp; Laurence Stewart
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Best Middle-East Player of 2025
&bull; Al-Dawsari
&bull; Karim Benzema
&bull; Riyad Mahrez
&bull; Cristiano Ronaldo
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Key Dates
&bull; Nominations Announced: Mid-November 2025
&bull; Round 1 Voting: Until 27 November
&bull; Round 2 Voting: 3&ndash;11 December
&bull; Awards Ceremony: 28 December
With legendary icons like Salah and Ronaldo in the mix and young stars like Lamine Yamal and D&eacute;sir&eacute; Dou&eacute; rising fast, the 2025 edition promises one of the most competitive races in Globe Soccer history.
Photo Credit: Mohamed Salah&rsquo;s official page
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