Right to Dream won the World’s Best Academy at 2025 Globe Soccer Awards
Ghana’s Right to Dream Academy received global recognition on Sunday, December 28, 2025, after being named Best Academy at the prestigious Globe Soccer Awards held in Dubai, marking a landmark moment for African youth development.
The award celebrates Right to Dream’s unique model of combining elite football training with academic education and character building, a philosophy that has transformed the lives of young talents from Ghana and beyond.
Founded in 1999, the academy has become one of the most respected talent factories in world football, producing players who now star at the highest level in Europe and on the international stage.
Right to Dream’s success stood out on a night dominated by European giants and global superstars.
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Paris Saint-Germain dominated the awards, with Ousmane Dembélé winning Best Male Player, Vitinha named Best Midfielder, Désiré Doudé taking Emerging Player, and PSG crowned Best Men’s Club.
Barcelona also left Dubai with major honours, as Aitana Bonmatí claimed Best Female Player, Lamine Yamal was named Best Forward, and the Catalan side won Best Women’s Club.
Cristiano Ronaldo picked up the award for Best Middle Eastern Player.
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