Overview
- Public voting runs through November 27 to form the final shortlists, with a combined public-and-jury phase set for December 3–11 and winners announced on December 28 at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.
- Paris Saint‑Germain, Barcelona and Liverpool headline the Best Men’s Player field, with PSG leading representation after a trophy-laden season including the UEFA Champions League.
- Arsenal are widely represented across men’s and women’s categories, with one report citing 14 nominations that include players, coaches and the women’s team.
- Cristiano Ronaldo appears in the Best Middle East Player category, while Lionel Messi is absent from the main global shortlists.
- Women’s and youth recognition features prominently, with Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas and Lamine Yamal among many names across Best Women’s Player and Emerging Player, and nine categories open to fan voting.