Vinicius Jr and Bonmati Shine at 2024 Globe Soccer Awards
The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards celebrated its 15th anniversary in Dubai, recognizing outstanding achievements in football. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr emerged as the star of the night, winning the Best Men’s Player and Best Forward awards. Reflecting on his success, he said, “This recognition motivates me to keep pushing boundaries and achieving more for my team and fans.”
Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati claimed the Best Women’s Player title, while her teammate Lamine Yamal was honored as Best Emerging Player. Bonmati expressed her gratitude, calling the award a reflection of her team’s collective effort.
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham also made headlines, winning both the Best Midfielder award and the Maradona Award for Best Goalscorer. Carlo Ancelotti, named Best Coach, credited his team for his success, stating, “This award is for everyone at Real Madrid. Together, we achieve greatness.”
Cristiano Ronaldo, currently playing for Al Nassr, was recognized as the Best Middle East Player. Other Middle East accolades included Jorge Jesus of Al Hilal as Best Coach and Al Ain as Best Club.
The ceremony also honored career milestones, with Neymar Jr, Rio Ferdinand, and Thibaut Courtois receiving Player Career Awards. Special Career Awards were presented to Alessandro Del Piero and Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez.
The complete list of winners highlighted football’s finest:
- 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:
- Neymar Jr, Rio Ferdinand, and Thibaut Courtois received Player Career Awards.
- Special Career Awards were given to Florentino Pérez and Alessandro Del Piero.
The event showcased football’s brightest stars and their remarkable achievements, highlighting the sport’s global appeal.
