Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured as Best Middle East Player at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday, December 28, 2025, recognising his exceptional contributions with Saudi club Al‑Nassr and his growing influence on football across the region.
Since his move to Al‑Nassr in 2023, Ronaldo has continued to make headlines with his leadership on the pitch and prolific goal-scoring, helping raise the profile of the Saudi Pro League.
At the awards ceremony, he expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining top-level performance despite his long and decorated career.
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The Globe Soccer Awards, a key event in the football calendar, attracted leading players, coaches, and executives from around the world.
Other standout winners included Ousmane Dembélé, who took home Player of the Year, and Lamine Yamal, awarded Striker of the Year, highlighting the evening’s celebration of talent at both regional and global levels.