Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Robert Lewandowski, Lucy Bronze and Alexia Putellas have been shortlisted in the 12th edition of the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards,with the winners to be announced during a star-studded ceremony at the Armani Pavilion in Armani Hotel Dubai, on 27 December 2021.

Fans have voted for their favourite nominees to proceed to the second round of voting, while a further Player Career Award will be announced during the gala evening. The second round of voting is now open for the public to cast their votes and help pick the winner in each award category.

In partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, this year’s Dubai Globe Soccer Awards will celebrate the football industry and the return of football activities worldwide. An impressive line-up of some of the biggest icons in international football, stars and guests will attend the Dubai International Sports Conference and the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards ceremony in Dubai on 27 December.

One of the most highly anticipated categories – Best Men’s Player of the Year – has Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski in contention, alongside other popular names, Kylian Mbappé, KarimBenzema and Mohamed Salah.

Once again showcasing women’s football, the first Dubai Globe Soccer Award for the Best Women’s Club of the Year, has five teams in the frame; Barcelona, Bayern München, Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. The 2019 winner, Manchester City and England player Lucy Bronze,is shortlisted in theBest Women’s Player of the Year category along with Jennifer Hermoso, Samantha Kerr, Lieke Martens, Alex Morgan and Alexia Putellas.

Fans have narrowed the field of the original fifteen candidates in the Best Club of the Year category to Al Ahly, Al Hilal, Atlético Madrid, Chelsea, Flamengo and Manchester City.

Earlier today, organisers of the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards unveiled all the finalists for this year’s awards:

1. Best Men’s Player of the Year: KarimBenzema, Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah

2. Best Women’s Player of the Year: Lucy Bronze, Jennifer Hermoso, Samantha Kerr, Lieke Martens, Alex Morgan, Alexia Putellas

3. Best Men’s Club of the Year: Al Ahly, Al Hilal, Atlético Madrid, Chelsea, Flamengo, Manchester City

4. Best Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona, Bayern München, Chelsea, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain

5. Best Defender of the Year: Trent Alexander-Arnold, César Azpilicueta, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Rúben Dias, Antonio Rüdiger

6. Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Thibaut Courtois, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Emiliano Martínez, Edouard Mendy, Manuel Neuer

7. Best Coach of the Year: Didier Deschamps, Hansi Flick, Josep Guardiola, Roberto Mancini, Lionel Scaloni, Thomas Tuchel

8. Best National Team of the Year: Argentina, Brazil, France, Italy, Morocco

9. Best Agent of the Year: Jonathan Barnett, Jorge Mendes, Federico Pastorello, Mino Raiola, Pini Zahavi

10. Best Sporting Director of the Year: Piero Ausilio,Luis Campos, Begiristain Mujika, Roberto Olabe, MarcOvermars

11. TikTok Fans’ Player of the Year: Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah

12. Best Esports Player of the Year: Msdossary7,Nicolas99fc, Nraseck, Rocky, Tekkz

Career Awards & Special Awards: To be announced

The second round of voting for fans to help choose this year’s award winners is now open at vote.globesoccer.com, and will be closing on20 December 2021. The winners will be chosen by the public and an international jury of sports coaches, directors and club presidents. More information is available here. Voting for the TikTok Fan Awards will instead take place on the platform of the Title Sponsor, TikTok.

The Dubai Globe Soccer Awards will be broadcast live via satellite and live streamed worldwide. The event is supported by TikTok, Zone.gaming, Emirates,Legends of Bezogia, Audi Al Nabooda, Lavazza, Perrelet and Silversands North Coast.

More information regarding this and all updates will be shared through Globe Soccer’s social media channels: @globesoccer on Instagram,@Globe­_Soccer on Twitter, @globesoccer on Facebook, @globesoccer on TikTok and Globe Soccer Awards on YouTube.