The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards lit up Dubai as football’s finest gathered to celebrate excellence across all facets of the sport on Friday night.
“VON Digest” reports that the awards was established in 2010 and have become one of the most prestigious annual events in global football, celebrating the achievements of players, coaches, clubs, and agents across the sport.
Held in the United Arab Emirates capital, the awards bring together the biggest names in football, offering recognition beyond traditional accolades like the Ballon d’Or.
Known for honouring excellence at every level – from emerging talent to career milestones – the ceremony bridges European dominance with rising football markets in the Middle East.
The 2024 edition marked the 15th anniversary of the event, highlighting the sport’s evolving landscape and the stars shaping its future.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr stole the spotlight, securing both Best Player and Best Forward of the Year, it was earlier reported.
Cristiano Ronaldo added to his illustrious career by winning the Best Middle East Player award,
while Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal clinched the Best Emerging Player title.
Carlo Ancelotti, architect of Real Madrid’s dominance, was crowned Best Coach, and Jorge Mendes once again claimed Best Agent, reaffirming his status in football’s elite.
Here’s the complete list of winners from the prestigious event, as highlighted on the awards organisers’ official X account:
Full List of Winners – Globe Soccer Awards 2024
Best Men’s Player – Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) Best Women’s Player – Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona) Best Forward – Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) Best Midfielder – Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Maradona Award (Best Goalscorer) – Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) Best Emerging Player – Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) Best Coach – Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid) Best Sporting Director – Piero Ausilio (Inter Milan) Best Agent – Jorge Mendes Best Men’s Club – Real Madrid Best Women’s Club – Barcelona Revelation Award – Olympiacos Best Middle East Player – Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) Best Middle East Coach – Jorge Jesus (Al Hilal)
Best Middle East Club – Al Ain
Career and Special Recognition Awards
Player Career Award – Neymar Jr
Player Career Award – Thibaut Courtois Player Career Award – Rio Ferdinand Special Career Award – Florentino Pérez (Real Madrid President) Special Career Award – Alessandro Del Piero
The awards celebrated not only the stars dominating the current football landscape but also those whose careers have left a lasting legacy. From Vinicius Jr’s dazzling form to Bonmati’s continued brilliance, the night belonged to football’s finest.
