Sheikh Mansoor Crowns Winners of 15th Globe Soccer Dubai Awards
Sheikh Mansoor Crowns Winners of 15th Globe Soccer Dubai Awards.WAM
Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), honored the winners of the prestigious 15th Globe Soccer Dubai Awards in a grand ceremony held at Atlantis, The Palm.
The annual event, held alongside the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference, celebrates the best players, coaches, and football managers worldwide.
Top Winners of the Night
- Vinícius Jr. (Real Madrid) won Best Player and Best Forward awards.
- Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid) was named Best Coach.
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr forward, received Best Middle East Player and Top Goal Scorer of All Time awards.
- Jude Bellingham (England and Real Madrid) earned Best Midfielder and the Maradona Award.
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) was recognized as Emerging Player.
Celebrating Excellence
Sheikh Mansoor congratulated the winners, praising their dedication to football and their roles as ambassadors of hope and resilience. He emphasized the power of sports to unite cultures and inspire future generations, urging the winners to spread positivity and inclusivity.
Special Recognitions
The event also honored football legends and outstanding professionals:
- Alessandro Del Piero received the 50th Anniversary Career Award.
- Neymar Jr. (Al Hilal SFC) was recognized for his exceptional career with Barcelona and PSG.
- Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United star, was acknowledged for his legendary career.
- Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) was honored for his goalkeeping excellence.
- Aitana Bonmati (FC Barcelona) won the Best Women’s Player award.
Club and Team Awards
- Al Ain Club (UAE) was named Best Club in the Middle East.
- FC Barcelona won Best Women’s Club.
- Real Madrid secured Best Men’s Club, with Chairman Florentino Pérez winning Best President.
Other Notable Winners
- Jorge Mendes (Gestifute) won Best Agent.
- Hugo Viana (Sporting CP) received Best Sporting Director.
The event, attended by global football leaders and officials, started with the presentation of the Dubai Globe Soccer Digital Awards, showcasing Dubai’s commitment to celebrating football excellence.
