The UAE Pro League hosted its prestigious 2024–2025 Season Awards Ceremony on August 9, 2025, at the luxurious Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, honoring the standout performers across the league’s top competitions.
Major Award Winners
Golden Ball (Best Player of the Season):
- Sardar Azmoun (Shabab Al Ahli) clinched the top honor, edging out strong contenders like Mehdi Ghayedi (Ittihad Kalba) and Caio Lucas (Sharjah).
Golden Boy (Best U-23 Player):
- Guilherme Da Silva (Shabab Al Ahli) was recognized for his breakout season, beating Brahima Diarra (Al Wahda) and Siaka Sidibe (Al Wasl).
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper):
- Hamad Al Meqbaali (Shabab Al Ahli) took home the award, prevailing over Adel Alhosani (Sharjah) and Ali Khaseif (Al Jazira).
The Leader (Best Coach):
- Paulo Sousa (Shabab Al Ahli) was honored for his tactical brilliance, ahead of Milos Milojevic (Al Wasl) and Cosmin Olaroiu (Sharjah).
Fans’ Player of the Year:
- Mohamed Elneny (Al Jazira) won the hearts of supporters, surpassing Fabio De Lima (Al Wasl) and Lucas Pimenta (Al Wahda).
Best Goal of the Season:
- Nabil Fekir (Al Jazira) earned the award for his spectacular strike, beating Soufian Rahimi (Al Ain) and Omar Khribin (Al Wahda FC).
Statistical & Special Awards
- Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Kodjo Laba (Al Ain)
- Silver Boot (U-23 League Top Scorer): Saeed Mansour Al Menhali (Al Wahda).
- Professional Excellence in Club Licensing: Awarded to Al Jazira FC
- Fan League Award: Won by Al Ain FC
The ceremony was a glamorous affair, attended by players, coaches, club officials, and fans. It not only celebrated individual brilliance but also highlighted the growing professionalism and competitive spirit in UAE football.
