Top 5 Footballers in the World Right Now

1. Ousmane Dembélé (PSG & France)

The French winger has completely reinvented himself under Luis Enrique’s leadership. Once criticized by fans worldwide for his frequent injuries, Ousmane Dembélé silenced all doubters with a phenomenal 2024/2025 season. Playing with unmatched intensity and determination, he delivered 37 goals and 16 assists across all competitions, leading his team to four major trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, and reaching the Club World Cup final. His remarkable transformation and world-class performances have made him one of the top contenders for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)

At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal has already established himself as one of the best footballers in the world. He belongs to the rare category of players who are simply a joy to watch, with a skillset and maturity far beyond his years. While his age is often highlighted, it’s time to judge him solely on his exceptional performances.
In the 2024/2025 season, Yamal guided Barcelona to a historic treble, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España, while delivering an incredible 21 goals and 26 assists across all competitions. No player has ever won the Ballon d’Or before turning 21, but if there’s anyone who can break that record, it’s Lamine Yamal.

3. Vitinha (PSG & Portugal)

Did you know that Vitinha once played for Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan? While that stint may not have been the most successful chapter of his career, the Portuguese midfielder is now thriving at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), reaching the peak of his form in the French capital.

If you want to truly understand the flow of a match, just watch Vitinha orchestrate the game. His composure, vision, and creativity have been key to PSG’s success this season, especially with his back-to-back brilliant performances in the Champions League.

Midfielders often go unnoticed because they don’t always produce eye-catching goal numbers, but Vitinha’s influence has been undeniable. With 8 goals and 8 assists across competitions in the 2024/2025 season, he has cemented himself as one of the most impactful midfielders in Europe.

4. Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)

We all remember Raphinha’s emotional moment—walking on his knees across the pitch when Leeds United survived relegation. Fast forward to today, and he’s shining at one of the biggest clubs in the world, FC Barcelona.

Although many doubted him, including some Barcelona fans during his first season under Xavi, Raphinha has silenced all critics. Now, in his natural right-wing position under Hansi Flick, he is delivering the best football of his career.

Despite slowing down slightly toward the end of the season, his overall numbers speak for themselves: 39 goals and 25 assists across all competitions, while helping Barcelona win 4 major trophies. At this moment, Raphinha has firmly established himself among the world’s elite players.

5. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)

The “Egyptian King” Mohamed Salah continues to redefine consistency and excellence in football. It’s almost unfair how high the standards are for him—last season, even with 20+ goals, he faced criticism. But in the 2024/2025 season, Salah has silenced every doubt, proving once again why he is one of the Premier League’s greatest players of all time.

Throughout the season, there was speculation about Salah’s future, with rumors of a possible exit. However, the contract extension at Liverpool—paired with lifting the league trophy—has made the Anfield faithful (Kopites) prouder and more hopeful than ever.