Ronaldo wins Best Middle East Player award 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo was named the Best Middle East Player 2025 at the Globe Soccer Awards held in Dubai on December 28, 2025, in front of a star-studded audience of footballers, club executives, and global sports figures.

This marks his third consecutive win in the category, following previous victories in 2023 and 2024, since his move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr.

The award is part of a Globe Soccer segment dedicated to players in Middle Eastern leagues, where Ronaldo has quickly become the benchmark for excellence. By claiming the title three years in a row, he has set an early standard against which future stars in the region will be measured.

The 2025 Globe Soccer Awards ceremony took place at a high-profile gala in Dubai, a city now synonymous with elite football events and year-end celebrations. Hosted at a luxury venue and broadcast globally, the event drew top names from football and other sports, reinforcing its status as one of the most prestigious occasions on the international sporting calendar.

Alongside Ronaldo, other winners were celebrated, including tennis legend Novak Djokovic, who received a Globe Sports Award in recognition of cross-sport excellence. Several European football stars and clubs were also honoured in various categories, highlighting the event’s growing focus on Middle Eastern football while bridging global competitions.

On stage, Ronaldo emphasized that his drive for goals and trophies remains strong despite his age and the length of his career. “I still motivate myself to carry on, it doesn’t matter where I play, to score goals and keep going,” he said, reflecting the inner determination that has defined his career across Portugal, England, Spain, Italy, and now Saudi Arabia.

He also reaffirmed his pursuit of an extraordinary milestone: reaching 1,000 career goals. “I want to win more trophies and reach a number, and I will reach that number,” Ronaldo stated, signaling that retirement is far from his mind as he continues to chase new records.