The organizers of the Globe Soccer Awards have unveiled a 15-player shortlist for the prestigious Best Men’s Player of the Year award.

This year’s list features an impressive mix of global stars, including Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Erling Haaland, Achraf Hakimi, Vinícius Júnior, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, Nuno Mendes, Cole Palmer, Pedri, Raphinha, Mohamed Salah, Vitinha, and rising sensation Lamine Yamal.

Notably, the majority of nominees come from just three clubs: Paris Saint-Germain with five representatives, while FC Barcelona and Real Madrid each have four players in contention. The dominance of these European giants underscores their continued impact on world football.

The Globe Soccer Awards, held annually in Dubai, recognize outstanding achievements across the global football landscape. Organized by the European Club Association and the European Football Agents Association, the ceremony has grown into one of the sport’s most influential end-of-year events, celebrating the game’s top performers on and off the pitch.