Dubai staged the 16th Globe Soccer Awards on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and the red carpet belonged to two names that define where the game is heading right now: Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal. Dembélé took home Best Men’s Player and Yamal claimed Best Forward in a ceremony that also turned into a statement night for PSG. According to reports by OneFootball and TVC News, the Paris club swept several top honors, underlining a project firing on every level.

Globe Soccer Awards 2025 in Dubai: Dembélé tops the bill

Dembélé’s victory as Best Men’s Player puts a bold marker on a year that saw the French winger’s cutting edge and big-game output become central for club and country. The award recognizes the player who stood tallest over the review period, and this year it was the Paris Saint-Germain star who got the nod.

It also fits a bigger story. PSG didn’t just collect individual prizes; they showed balance across the club’s structure, from the dugout to the pitch to the back office. Dembélé being named the top men’s player was the headline on a night where almost every layer of PSG’s setup was validated.

“PSG built a team, not a hype train — this haul proves it.”

Lamine Yamal named Best Forward: a new era on Barcelona’s right side

Lamine Yamal’s Best Forward award delivers another strong signal from Barcelona’s frontline. It is rare to see a player earn this level of recognition so early in a career, and it says a lot about his impact that voters and the jury placed him above seasoned names. For Barcelona, this is energy and end-product arriving at just the right time.

Yamal’s honor also pairs neatly with Barcelona’s continued success in the women’s game. The club was named Best Women’s Club, reinforcing a standard of excellence that now runs across both sides of the institution.

“Yamal as Best Forward already — is a fresh Barca era taking shape?”

PSG sweep: coach, club and the engine room

If there was a theme, it was PSG’s structure winning as one. Luis Enrique was named Best Coach, a nod to his clear ideas and steady hand. Vitinha’s award as Best Midfielder underlines the team’s control in the middle of the park, while Best Sporting Director went to Luis Campos, recognizing squad building that has blended star quality with balance.

The club-level recognition was complete with Best Men’s Club. And for the future, Best Emerging Player went to Desire Doue (France/PSG), an award that speaks to the pathway PSG are shaping for the next wave.

Cristiano Ronaldo claims Best Middle East Player

Cristiano Ronaldo’s win as Best Middle East Player honors his ongoing impact with Al Nassr. Even as new names surge onto global lists, Ronaldo remains an anchor of interest and performance in the region. The award reflects his draw, his goals, and the way he continues to raise the profile of the league.

Full list of major winners at the Globe Soccer Awards 2025

• Best Men’s Player: Ousmane Dembélé (France/PSG)
• Best Forward: Lamine Yamal (Spain/Barcelona)
• Best Middle East Player: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Al Nassr)
• Best Coach: Luis Enrique (PSG/Spain)
• Best Emerging Player: Desire Doue (France/PSG)
• Best Midfielder: Vitinha (Portugal/PSG)
• Best Men’s Club: PSG (France)
• Best Women’s Club: Barcelona (Spain)
• Best Sporting Director: Luis Campos (PSG)

How the Globe Soccer winners are chosen

The Globe Soccer Awards, founded in 2010, use a dual system to pick winners. There is a global fan vote and a jury of international football figures. According to the event’s pages, the jury has featured names such as Francesco Totti, Iker Casillas, Luis Figo and Marcello Lippi. This mix gives the public a voice while keeping expert oversight in the process.

The organizers sum up their mission simply: “At the heart of Globe Soccer’s mission is a commitment to honouring all facets of the beautiful game.” That is a wide brief, and this year’s slate reflects it—from on-field stars to the people building teams behind the scenes.

“Fan vote plus legends on the jury feels fair — more awards should try this.”

Why this year matters: signals for 2026

For PSG, the message is simple and strong: the project is aligned. With Dembélé at the top, Vitinha running the midfield, Luis Enrique steering the group, and Campos setting the blueprint, the club has a clear identity. The Best Men’s Club award caps that story.

For Barcelona, Yamal’s spotlight hints at an attack that can define big games in the months ahead, and the women’s team’s recognition shows a culture of standards that does not slip. Both clubs leave Dubai with momentum.

And for Ronaldo, the Middle East award underscores lasting star power and the growing pull of football in the region. That spotlight helps leagues, teams and young players draw attention and investment.

The bottom line

On a shining night in Dubai, the 16th Globe Soccer Awards handed out more than trophies. They handed out proof of ideas working. PSG’s sweep points to a club where roles are clear and impact is measured. Dembélé and Yamal stand as faces of now and next, while Ronaldo’s regional prize shows how far the game has spread and how deep its roots now run.

There will be debate, as there should be with any awards show. But the mix of fan voice and expert judges, and the range of categories from players to directors to clubs, make this a useful annual checkpoint. If you wanted to know who and what shaped this year in football, Dubai just gave you a pretty good map.