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 prevailed over rivals including Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez, and Salem Al-Dawsari in a fan-voted category recognising top performers in the region’s leagues.
Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the award on X, posting: “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 sustained impact in the Saudi Pro League since joining Al-Nassr in 2023.
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Ronaldo’s 2025 campaign has been exceptional, with 40 goals scored 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 football, recognising players, coaches, clubs, and agents.
French club PSG capped off an extraordinary year by winning the UEFA Champions League, Super Cup, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France, earning the Best Men’s Club award. Individual honours went to Luis Enrique (Best Coach), Vitinha (Best Midfielder), Désiré Doué (Emerging Player), and Luis Campos (Best Sporting Director).
