The UAE Pro League has announced the nominees for the Best Monthly Awards for September 2025 in the ADNOC Pro League, with shortlists revealed across three categories: Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, and Best Coach.
The Best Player Award features five standout performers: Karim El Berkaoui (Al Dhafra), Ahmad Noorollah (Kalba), Mohanad Ali (Dibba), Laba Kodjo (Al Ain), and Dusan Tadic (Al Wahda).
Three goalkeepers have been nominated for the Best Goalkeeper Award: Ali Al Hosani (Ajman), Mohamed Ali (Al Wasl), and Khalid Eissa (Al Ain).
In the Best Coach Award category, the nominees are Vok Rasovic (Kalba), Luís Castro (Al Wasl), and Vladimir Ivić (Al Ain), each recognized for their impressive leadership during September.
Voting officially opens on Friday, October 3, and will remain open for 24 hours. Fans are invited to cast their votes for their favorite nominees through the UAE Pro League’s official website and mobile application. The winners will be announced via the league’s official digital platforms after the voting period closes.
Players’ Key Numbers
Laba Kodjo led Al Ain’s charge in September, scoring four goals in three matches to move clear at the top of the scoring charts with seven goals overall. Karim El Berkaoui was equally prolific for Al Dhafra, netting five times in three games to climb to second in the race for the Golden Boot with six goals.
Dusan Tadic contributed a goal and an assist for Al Wahda, while Dibba’s Mohanad Ali struck twice in three matches. Kalba captain Ahmad Noorollah impressed with his leadership and incisive passing in midfield.
Goalkeepers’ Performances
In goal, Khalid Eissa stood out for Al Ain, helping them to the league summit with 13 points. Mohamed Ali’s saves were vital as Al Wasl climbed to fifth on 10 points, while Ali Al Hosani’s consistency lifted Ajman into seventh with nine. Across the season, Eissa has recorded 12 saves, Al Hosani 11, and Mohamed Ali 8.
Coaches’ Records
On the touchline, all three coaching nominees posted identical records in September, each guiding their sides to two wins and one draw. Rasovic kept Kalba in the top half, Castro maintained Al Wasl’s momentum, and Ivić led Al Ain to the top of the table. The competition for the coaching award promises to be as fierce as the battle on the pitch.