The Globe Soccer Awards are another set of awards in the ilk of the FIFA The Best or the Ballon d’Or. Founded in 2010, the Globe Soccer Awards are orchestrated by their namesake, Globe Soccer. The event occurs each January in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to honour the most significant individuals in the football realm.The awards were established by renowned agent Jorge Mendes together with Italian entrepreneur Riccardo Silva and Tommaso Bendoni. Mendes has secured the Best Agent title in 11 of the 13 years since its inception.
The Globe Soccer Awards will hold its next iteration of the ceremony earlier than usual, on December 27, in Dubai in order to recognize the best across the world of football in the 2024 calendar year.
The procedure for choosing award winners consists of two phases of voting, which football fans from around the globe take part. During the initial phase, the general public chooses the finalists from a group of nominees. In the subsequent phase, the final choice is determined by a combination of public votes and a panel of football experts including journalists, agents, coaches, and former players.
“At the heart of Globe Soccer’s mission is a commitment to honouring all facets of the beautiful game,” reads the official website. “Their awards celebrate not just players, but the full spectrum of football stakeholders – from chairmen and agents to directors and referees.”
The selection committee, or “jury” as Globe Soccer calls it, is made up of numerous people from the global football community. It features ex-players Francesco Totti, Ian Rush, and Luis Figo, present players like Alexia Putellas, coaches Antonio Conte and Fabio Capello, previous referees, club officials, entrepreneurs, and even a representative from the Dubai Sports Council, among others. The nominees for this year’s awards show have been listed below.
Best Men’s Player 2024 Nominees
The winner of the 2023 edition was Erling Haaland while previous edition winners include Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. This season’s award is expected to be a toss-up between Rodri and Vinicius Jr.
| Player | Country | Club |
| Nicolo Barella | Italy | Inter Milan |
| Jude Bellingham | England | Real Madrid |
| Hakan Calhanoglu | Turkey | Inter Milan |
| Dani Carvajal | Spain | Real Madrid |
| Artem Dovbyk | Ukraine | Girona/Roma |
| Phil Foden | England | Man City |
| Antoine Griezmann | France | Atletico Madrid |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | Spain | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Viktor Gyokeres | Sweden | Sporting CP |
| Erling Haaland | Norway | Man City |
| Harry Kane | England | Bayern Munich |
| Toni Kroos | Germany | Real Madrid/Retired |
| Robert Lewandowski | Poland | Barcelona |
| Ademola Lookman | Nigeria | Atalanta |
| Emiliano Martinez | Argentina | Aston Villa |
| Lautaro Martinez | Argentina | Inter Milan |
| Kylian Mbappe | France | PSG/Real Madrid |
| Lionel Messi | Argentina | Inter Miami |
| Dani Olmo | Spain | RB Leipzig/Barcelona |
| Cole Palmer | England | Chelsea |
| Rodri | Spain | Man City |
| Rodrygo | Brazil | Real Madrid |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | Al Nassr |
| Bukayo Saka | England | Arsenal |
| Mohamed Salah | Egypt | Liverpool |
| William Saliba | France | Arsenal |
| Federico Valverde | Uruguay | Real Madrid |
| Vinicius Jr | Brazil | Real Madrid |
| Vitinha | Portugal | PSG |
| Nico Williams | Spain | Athletic Club |
| Florian Wirtz | Germany | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Granit Xhaka | Switzerland | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Lamine Yamal | Spain | Barcelona |
Best Women’s Player 2024 Nominees
The overwhelming favourite for this award is once again Aitana Bonmati who won it last season as well. Teammate Salma Paralluelo probably provides some competition. Previous winners include yet another teammate Alexia Putellas.
| Player | Country | Club |
| Aitana Bonmati | Spain | Barcelona |
| Lauren Hemp | England | Man City |
| Lucy Bronze | England | Chelsea |
| Tabitha Chawinga | Malawi | Lyon |
| Lauren James | England | Chelsea |
| Marie-Antoinette Katoto | France | PSG |
| Grace Geyoro | France | PSG |
| Ewa Pajor | Poland | Barcelona |
| Manuela Giugliano | Italy | Roma |
| Salma Paralluelo | Spain | Barcelona |
| Caroline Graham Hansen | Norway | Barcelona |
| Alexia Putellas | Spain | Barcelona |
| Patricia Guijarro | Spain | Barcelona |
| Mayra Ramirez | Colombia | Chelsea |
| Giulia Gwinn | Germany | Bayern Munich |
| Lea Schuller | Germany | Bayern Munich |
| Yui Hasegawa | Japan | Man City |
| Khadija Shaw | Jamaica | Man City |
| Ada Hegerberg | Norway | Lyon |
| Glodis Viggosdottir | Iceland | Bayern Munich |
Best Men’s Club 2024 Nominees
Real Madrid are massive favourites for this award given the fact that they won the UEFA Champions League and La Liga last season. Manchester City are the current holders of the award.
| Club | Country |
| Al Ahly | Egypt |
| Al Ain | UAE |
| Atalanta | Italy |
| Atletico Minero | Brazil |
| Botafogo | Brazil |
| Bayer Leverkusen | Germany |
| Inter Milan | Italy |
| Manchester City | England |
| Olympiacos | Greece |
| Sporting CP | Portugal |
| PSG | France |
| Real Madrid | Spain |
Best Women’s Club 2024 Nominees
Barcelona are as usual expected to take home the award for the Best Women’s Club. The dominance they have built over the sport in recent times has been insane and this is an indicator of that.
| Club | Country |
| Barcelona | Spain |
| Bayern Munich | Germany |
| Roma | Italy |
| Chelsea | England |
| Lyon | France |
Best Coach 2024 Nominees
Although someone like a Xabi Alonso is quite a credible candidate, it is expected that Carlo Ancelotti will win this award given his Real Madrid side’s domestic and European success.
| Coach | Nationality | Team |
| Xabi Alonso | Spain | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Carlo Ancelotti | Italy | Real Madrid |
| Mikel Arteta | Spain | Arsenal |
| Luis Enrique | Spain | PSG |
| Luis de la Fuente | Spain | Spain |
| Pep Guardiola | Spain | Manchester City |
| Simone Inzaghi | Italy | Inter Milan |
| Gian Piero Gasperini | Italy | Atalanta |
| Lionel Scaloni | Argentina | Argentina |
Best Emerging Player 2024 Nominees
Lamine Yamal is without a doubt the outstanding candidate for this one. The season he had has barely been rivalled by any 17 year old. Last year it was Jude Bellingham who won this award.
| Player | Nationality | Club |
| Pau Cubarsi | Spain | Barcelona |
| Lamine Yamal | Spain | Barcelona |
| Desire Doue | France | PSG |
| Joao Neves | Portugal | PSG |
| Arda Guler | Turkey | Real Madrid |
| Kenan Yildiz | Turkey | Juventus |
| Alejandro Garnacho | Argentina | Manchester United |
| Kobbie Mainoo | England | Manchester United |
| Aleksandar Pavlovic | Germany | Bayern Munich |
| Savinho | Brazil | Manchester City |
Best Agent 2024 Nominees
Given that the award is part-owned by Jorge Mendes and that he has won it almost every edition, it would be quite a safe bet to say that he does so once again.
| Name | Nationality |
| Giuliano Bertolucci | Brazil |
| Fernando Hidalgo | Argentina |
| Kia Joorabchian | Iran |
| Jorge Mendes | Portugal |
| Federico Pena | Brazil |
| Pini Zahavi | Israel |
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Best Sporting Director 2024 Nominees
It is difficult to predict who will win the award for the best sporting director. A likely candidate could be Edu Gaspar who recently left Arsenal to move elsewhere.
| Name | Nationality |
| Piero Ausilio | Italy |
| Luis Campos | Portugal |
| Edu Gaspar | Brazil |
| Sebastian Kehl | Germany |
| Giovanni Sartori | Italy |
| Hugo Viana | Portugal |
Best Middle East Player 2024 (Player playing in the Middle East) Nominees
Cristiano Ronaldo is inexplicably tied to this award through Mendes being his former agent and he is expected to take home this one. He also won it in the previous edition.
| Name | Nationality | Club |
| Salem Al Dawsari | Saudi Arabia | Al Hilal |
| Mourad Batna | Morocco | Al Fateh |
| Kaku | Paraguay | Al Ain |
| Riyad Mahrez | Algeria | Al Ahli |
| Sergej Milinkovic-Savic | Serbia | Al Hilal |
| Soufiane Rahimi | Morocco | Al Ain |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | Al Nassr |
Best Middle East Club 2024 Nominees
| Club | Nationality |
| Al Ahly | Egypt |
| Al Ain | UAE |
| Al Hilal | Saudi Arabia |
| Al Ittihad | Saudi Arabia |
| Al Nassr | Saudi Arabia |
The Globe Soccer Awards continue to be a unique celebration of excellence in football, bringing together players, coaches, clubs, and other key stakeholders from around the world. With its inclusive approach to honoring all aspects of the game, from emerging talents to seasoned legends, the awards have carved out a distinctive niche in the football calendar. As anticipation builds for the 2024 edition in Dubai on December 27, fans and experts alike eagerly await the crowning of this year’s best in football—a fitting conclusion to an eventful year in the beautiful game.
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FAQs
Q. When and where will the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards take place?
The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards will be held on December 27 in Dubai, UAE.
Q. How are the winners of the Globe Soccer Awards selected?
The selection involves two voting phases:
Phase 1: Football fans vote to choose the finalists from a group of nominees.
Phase 2: A combination of public votes and input from a panel of football experts determines the winners.
Q. Who are the top contenders for the Best Men’s Player Award in 2024?
Rodri and Vinicius Jr. are the favorites for this year, with past winners including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Erling Haaland.
Q. Which club is the favorite for the Best Men’s Club Award in 2024?
Real Madrid is the frontrunner, given its UEFA Champions League and La Liga victories in the 2023/24 season.
Q. Who is the favorite to win the Best Emerging Player Award?
Lamine Yamal of Barcelona is the standout candidate for the 2024 Best Emerging Player Award due to his exceptional performances.