Ronaldo, Mbappe and Lewandowski among the big winners at the Globe Soccer Awards

The Poland and Bayern Munich striker capped a record-breaking year by securing the Maradona award for the year's best goalscorer - and the fans' player of the year award.

Dubai:The 12th edition of the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards took place in the Burj Khalifa - with Robert Lewandowski among the night's big winners.

The Poland and Bayern Munich striker capped a record-breaking year by securing the Maradona award for the year's best goalscorer - and the fans' player of the year award.

Cristiano Ronaldo - who was on duty with Manchester United against Newcastle at the time of the ceremony on Monday - sent a video message in recognition of his award as top goalscorer of all time.

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Kylian Mbappe was honoured as the men's player of the year - Alexia Putellas lifted the women's title.

Fans' Player of the Year: Robert Lewandowski

Men's Player of the Year: Kylian Mbappe

Maradona Award: Robert Lewandowski

Top best scorer of all time: Cristiano Ronaldo

Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Men's Club of the Year: Chelsea

Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona

Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini

National Team of the Year: Italy

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Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Sports Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Esports Player of the Year: Musaed Al-Dossary "Msdossary7"

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

Best Youth Academy in Africa: ZED FC

Special Innovation Award: Serie A.

AP