The UAE Pro League announced the winners of the best awards for the ADNOC League in April 2025, covering several categories, including "Best Player," "Best Goalkeeper," and "Best Coach." These awards saw strong competition among several distinguished players and coaches in the UAE league, with many of them being recognized for their outstanding performances in the matches played during the past month.
Mohamed Elneny, Best Player in the UAE Pro League for April
At the top of the list, Egyptian star Mohamed Elneny won the Best Player award for the UAE Pro League in April 2025, outperforming a group of top players. Elneny, who plays for Al Jazira Club, delivered an outstanding performance last month, being one of the standout players in many important matches and significantly contributing to his team's positive results in the league. Elneny triumphed over Joao Pedro, Al Wasl’s forward, Tarek Tissoudali, Khorfakkan’s striker, Alaa El Din Zohair, Al Wahda's defender, and Iranian Saeed Ezzatollah, Al Shabab Al Ahli’s midfielder. Winning this title is seen as a recognition of Elneny’s great efforts and high technical skills, which have placed him among the most distinguished players in the ADNOC League this season.
Best Goalkeeper: Hamad Al Maqbali
As for the Best Goalkeeper award for April, it went to Hamad Al Maqbali, the goalkeeper for Al Shabab Al Ahli, who delivered exceptional performances in the matches he played with his team. Al Maqbali outperformed Mohammad Ali from Al Wasl and Sultan Al Manthari from Khorfakkan, showcasing his ability to stop numerous dangerous chances from the opposition, helping his team keep clean sheets on several occasions. Al Maqbali stood out for his high concentration and quick reflexes, making him one of the best goalkeepers in the UAE Pro League this season.
Best Coach: Abdulmajid Al Nimer
Regarding the Best Coach award, Abdulmajid Al Nimer, the head coach of Khorfakkan, won the Best Coach award for April. Al Nimer led his team to remarkable results during the past month, demonstrating great skill in utilizing his players perfectly and achieving wins in crucial matches. He surpassed Portuguese Paulo Sousa, head coach of Shabab Al Ahli, and Romanian Olario Cosmin, head coach of Sharjah, further confirming his status as one of the best coaches in the ADNOC League this season.
Intense Competition in the UAE Pro League
The competition in the ADNOC League continues as the season nears its end, with each team striving to achieve the best results and secure championship titles. The past months have seen a high level of technical and physical performance from all the players, reflecting the significant improvement in the league this season. Clubs continue to work on strengthening their squads and developing their strategies in preparation for upcoming matches, aiming to reach the top positions in the standings.
It is worth noting that this season’s UAE Pro League has seen numerous exciting matches and intense challenges between the clubs, which has brought a lot of attention from fans and media to the monthly awards. UAE football fans are eagerly anticipating more brilliance and competition in the coming weeks, especially as the season draws to a close.
Future Outlook for Players’ Performances
This season in the UAE Pro League has seen several players stand out, showcasing high technical skills and the ability to make a difference on the field. Despite the strong competition, some of these players, like Mohamed Elneny, have proven themselves and earned individual accolades that bring them recognition in the sports scene.
For Elneny, winning the Best Player award is a significant step in his journey with Al Jazira, as he always strives to deliver his best performances, particularly with his impressive skills in midfield and his leadership in key matches. This win could serve as a major boost for him to deliver even more remarkable performances in the upcoming matches.
The Awards Highlight the Remarkable Development of the UAE Pro League
The distribution of these awards reflects the considerable development the UAE Pro League is experiencing at all levels, whether in terms of the teams' technical performances or the ability of players and coaches to influence the course of the matches. This development is not only limited to big names like Elneny and Al Maqbali but also includes rising teams and new faces in the UAE football world.
As the league continues to offer excitement and many surprises, UAE football fans are eagerly anticipating more fierce competition, as teams aim to achieve their local and continental goals.
