In 2024, Vinicius Jr. grabbed the Globe Soccer Award for Best Player. Now, his successor is being sought. But who is even in the running? Today, the nominees were announced. 

This year, awards will once again be given in the categories of “Best Player,” “Best Female Player,” “Best Coach,” and “Best Club.” 

Best Player

There are 22 names on the list of nominees – led by the usual suspects like Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Vinícius Jr. But some rising stars are also among the frontrunners: Lamine Yamal (the youngest candidate), Florian Wirtz, goal scorer Harry Kane, or Michael Olise. This means two stars from the Bundesliga have been nominated. 

🏆 BEYOND Developments #GLOBESOCCER Awards 2025 nominees for BEST MEN’S PLAYER are: pic.twitter.com/jwcvLt4i9e

— Globe Soccer Awards (@Globe_Soccer) November 19, 2025

Best Female Player

🏆 BEYOND Developments #GLOBESOCCER Awards 2025 nominees for BEST WOMEN’S PLAYER are: pic.twitter.com/ot42hqE7AZ

— Globe Soccer Awards (@Globe_Soccer) November 19, 2025

Best Coach

🏆 BEYOND Developments #GLOBESOCCER Awards 2025 nominees for BEST COACH: Xabi Alonso, Mikel Arteta, Antonio Conte, Luis Enrique, Hansi Flick, Eddie Howe, Vincent Kompany, Enzo Maresca, Roberto Martínez, and Arne Slot. pic.twitter.com/hPl1S9ofLX

— Globe Soccer Awards (@Globe_Soccer) November 19, 2025

Best Club

🏆 BEYOND Developments #GLOBESOCCER Awards 2025 nominees for BEST MEN’S CLUB are: Al-Ahli, Barcelona, Bayern München, Chelsea FC, Crystal Palace, Flamengo, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Napoli, Newcastle, Palmeiras, Paris Saint-Germain, PSV, Pyramids FC, Sporting CP, and Tottenham. pic.twitter.com/w9eKJkyK2K

— Globe Soccer Awards (@Globe_Soccer) November 19, 2025

Best Women’s Team

🏆 BEYOND Developments #GLOBESOCCER Awards 2025 nominees for BEST WOMEN’S CLUB: Arsenal Women, Barcelona Femení, Bayern Frauen, Chelsea Women, Juventus Women, OL Lyonnes, and Orlando Pride. pic.twitter.com/HJ8Nal3ezx

— Globe Soccer Awards (@Globe_Soccer) November 19, 2025

The Globe Soccer Awards will be presented on December 28 in Dubai. Fans can vote for their favorites on the Globe Soccer Awards website. 

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