Sundown's Ribeiro bags top honours
The Brazilian was named player of the season, players' player of the season and leading league scorer. He also won the goal of the season award.
These honours come after the goal he scored against Borussia Dortmund was voted the best of the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States.
Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng walked away with the young player of the season award, while teammates, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Makhehleni Makhaula and Sipho Chaine took defender, midfielder and goalkeeper of the season, respectively.
Sundowns' Miguel Cardoso was named coach of the season.
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