Sofia Quijada
Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembélé has been officially named Best Player in the World for 2025 at the Globe Soccer Awards, capping off a remarkable year at both club and international level.
The ceremony took place on Sunday, December 28, in Dubai, where Dembélé edged out elite competition to claim one of football’s most prestigious individual honours.
A New Name on the Throne
Dembélé succeeds Vinícius Júnior, who won the award last year shortly after narrowly missing out on the Ballon d’Or, which went to Rodri. This year’s result once again underlines how Globe Soccer often reflects a broader global perspective, combining fan engagement with expert evaluation.
The voting process blends popular vote with input from a specialised jury made up of club directors, former players, and experienced coaches — adding weight and credibility to the final outcome.
PSG Dominate the Night
It wasn’t just an individual triumph for Dembélé. Paris Saint-Germain enjoyed a hugely successful evening, being named Best Team of the Year ahead of strong competition from Barcelona, Chelsea, Flamengo, and Liverpool.
Luis Enrique was also recognised as Best Coach, highlighting PSG’s tactical consistency, attacking structure, and elite man-management throughout the year.
Full List of Globe Soccer Awards 2025 Winners
🥇 Best Young Player
Winner: Désiré Doué
Nominees: Arda Güler, Pau Cubarsí, Désiré Doué, João Neves, Kenan Yıldız
🥇 Best Midfielder
Winner: Vitinha
Nominees: Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Pedri, João Neves, Vitinha
🥇 Best Forward
Winner: Lamine Yamal
Nominees: Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Kylian Mbappé, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal
🥇 Best Coach
Winner: Luis Enrique
Nominees: Enzo Maresca, Hansi Flick, Luis Enrique, Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso
🥇 Best Team
Winner: Paris Saint-Germain
Nominees: Barcelona, Chelsea, Flamengo, Liverpool, PSG
🥇 Best Player
Winner: Ousmane Dembélé
Nominees: Dembélé, Vitinha, Mbappé, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal
🥇 Best Women’s Team
Winner: Barcelona
Nominees: Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Juventus
🥇 Best Female Player
Winner: Aitana Bonmatí
Nominees: Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo, Aitana Bonmatí, Mariona Caldentey, Melchie Dumornay
What This Means for Dembélé
This award further cements Dembélé’s status among football’s elite. His explosiveness, improved end product, and tactical discipline under Luis Enrique have turned him into one of the most decisive forwards in world football.
With PSG continuing to dominate domestically and push deeper into Europe, this recognition feels less like a surprise — and more like the natural outcome of sustained elite performance.
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Read also: Dembélé Crowned FIFA’s The Best Men’s Player 2025 as Bonmatí Takes Women’s Honour