The 16th edition of the prestigious Globe Soccer Awards is set to take place on December 28, 2025, at the luxurious Atlantis The Royal hotel on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Football enthusiasts worldwide are invited to participate in the voting process, which opened on November 20 and will continue until November 27 for nine of the 15 award categories. A second round of voting will run from December 3 to 11, with final winners determined by a combination of fan votes and the esteemed Globe Soccer Jury, featuring football legends like Marcello Lippi, Francesco Totti, Iker Casillas, and Luis Figo.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) dominates the nominations following their stellar 2024-2025 season, which saw them clinch the Uefa Champions League, Super Cup, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France. The club is vying for the Best Men’s Club award, while manager Luis Enrique and sporting director Luís Campos are shortlisted for Best Coach and Best Sporting Director, respectively. Eight PSG players, including Ousmane Dembélé and Gianluigi Donnarumma, are nominated for Best Men’s Player, alongside other football giants like Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, and Mohamed Salah.
In the women’s categories, Barcelona Femení and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí aims for a third consecutive Best Women’s Player award. She is joined by teammates and England’s Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 champions on the shortlist. Arsenal, the Uefa Women’s Champions League winners, are among the contenders for Best Women’s Club.
Cristiano Ronaldo, representing Portugal and Al-Nassr, is nominated for Best Middle East Player, competing against Salem Al-Dawsari, Karim Benzema, and others. The event promises to celebrate the finest talents in global football, with fans playing a pivotal role in deciding the winners.