RONALDO WINS BEST MIDDLE EAST PLAYER AT 2025 GLOBE SOCCER AWARDS

December 28, 2025

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By: Sefiu Ajape

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Best Middle East Player at the 16th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards, held in Dubai on Sunday.

The 40-year-old Al-Nassr forward beat rivals including Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez, and Salem Al-Dawsari in a fan-voted category that recognises the top performers in the region’s leagues.

Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano announced the accolade on X on Sunday, writing: “Cristiano Ronaldo wins Best Middle East Player Award at Globe Soccer 2025.”

This marks Ronaldo’s second consecutive win in the category, following his 2024 triumph, highlighting his continued dominance in the Saudi Pro League since joining Al-Nassr in 2023.

Ronaldo’s stellar 2025 campaign saw him score 40 goals since his February birthday, a remarkable achievement for a player in his fifth decade.

The Globe Soccer Awards, held annually in Dubai since 2010, celebrate excellence across all facets of football, including players, coaches, clubs, and agents.

French giants PSG, who capped an extraordinary year with victories in the UEFA Champions League, Super Cup, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France, were named Best Men’s Club, while individual awards went to Luis Enrique (Best Coach), Vitinha (Best Midfielder), Désiré Doué (Emerging Player), and Luis Campos (Best Sporting Director).