Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele capped a stunning year with another top prize as he was named the men's player of the year at the 16th Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
Dembele won the Ballon d'Or in September for a superb season with PSG, which included the Ligue 1 side's first Uefa Champions League title.
He helped the French club win six trophies in 2025, including the league title, European crown and the Fifa Intercontinental Cup.
Dembele, who also won the Fifa Best award in Qatar, scored 35 goals in all competitions as PSG dominated the season.
PSG were rewarded for their efforts, with coach Luis Enrique named the best coach and club boss Nasser Al Khelaifi the best president of the year.
The Paris club were also named the best team of the campaign.
"Without trophies, it does not mean anything," PSG president Al Khelaifi said. "Thanks to the team and staff who worked very had. It was not very easy. Last year was very tough, we almost did not even qualify for play-offs.
"This season changed it for us. It was an amazing journey."
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Barcelona teen sensation Lamine Yamal at the Global Soccer Awards at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai. All images Antonie Robertson / The National -
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Former manager Fabio Capello at the Global Soccer Awards
Portugal and Al Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo showed that he is still going strong at the age of 40 as he was named the best Middle East player of the year.
Having guided his nation Portugal to the Uefa Nations League title, Ronaldo continued his march toward the 1,000 goal mark as he helped Al Nassr enjoy a perfect start to the season, becoming the first team in Saudi Pro League history to win their first 10 games.
"I am still very motivated. I want to win more trophies and reach that number that you all know about. I will reach that number for sure, with no injuries Inshallah," Ronaldo said.
Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati, who won her third consecutive Ballon d'Or earlier in the year and also picked up the Fifa Best award, was named the best women's player of 2025 in Dubai.
Barcelona teen sensation Lamine Yamal also had a memorable evening as he was named the best forward and also won the Maradona award.
The glittering ceremony at Atlantis The Royal was attended by Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The grand evening concluded with a special award - the first Globe Sports Award, which was presented by Ronaldo to tennis great Novak Djokovic.
2025 Globe Soccer Awards
Best national team - Portugal
Best football agent - Jorge Mendes
Best sporting director - Luis Campos (PSG)
Best coach - Luis Enrique (PSG)
Special award - Diogo Jota
Best emerging player - Desire Doue (PSG)
Best midfielder - Vitinha (PSG)
Best forward - Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Comeback award - Paul Pogba
Best president - Nasser Al Khelaifi (PSG)
Best men’s club - PSG
Best Middle East player - Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
Maradona Award - Lamine Yamal
Best men’s player - Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Best women's player - Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona)
Globe Sports Award - Novak Djokovic
