The upcoming KAFD Globe Soccer European Awards 2024 is set to showcase the best talents in European football. Among the nominees for Best Men’s Player are Jude Bellingham and Mats Hummels, who have made a significant impact in the UEFA Champions League. The final shortlist will be determined by fan votes, with a star-studded jury deciding the ultimate winners, including ex-players, coaches, club presidents, and other football stakeholders.
This inaugural event is part of the new continental Globe Soccer series, “Road to Dubai,” which will feature select winners automatically shortlisted for the prestigious Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. The KAFD Globe Soccer European Awards will coincide with the LALIGA Awards, promising an exciting night celebrating European football. The nominations include top clubs and players from major leagues such as Leverkusen, Inter Milan, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund.
Manager Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen is included in the best coach shortlist after leading his team to their first Bundesliga title. The Emerging Player Award features young talents like Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Jamal Musiala, and Florian Wirtz. The ceremony will also include awards for the Best Goalscorer, Career Awards, and specific recognitions for major European leagues.
The awards ceremony will feature four categories: Best Goal, Best Player, Best Coach, and Best U23 Player, along with special awards for Team of the Season and LALIGA Champion, which is expected to be Real Madrid. The winners will be chosen through a voting system involving fans, club captains, and an expert committee. The event will mark the conclusion of an exciting season for LALIGA EA SPORTS.
The Globe Soccer Forum will be held in conjunction with the awards ceremony, focusing on financial sustainability, player welfare, and multi-club ownership. The event’s title sponsor is King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), with Italpreziosi and other prestigious sponsors onboard. The awards will be broadcast live worldwide and the Globe Soccer app is available for download for fans to stay updated on the latest developments.
