At the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, Unai Emery received a special award for his three UEFA Europa League titles with Sevilla.
The current Paris Saint-Germain coach praised his former team when accepting the accolade.
"In Seville, football represents 50% rational decision making using your head, and 50% going with your heart, feelings and passion," he said.
"Thanks to a city and a club like Sevilla, I have received this recognition."
He also talked about his future in the French league.
"Football always has new challenges and one has to look for them," Emery continued.
"I will try to grow with PSG."