Softfootball has gathered and analyzed the top footballers with the highest goal involvement in the 2025 season, combining goals and assists across club and international competitions. After previously highlighting the top goal scorers of the season 2025, this list focuses on overall attacking impact, and Kylian Mbappé tops the chart.
- 1. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
- 2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
- 3. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)
- 4. Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
- 5. Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica, Greece)
- 6. Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge, Greece)
- 7. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Nigeria)
- 8. Michael Olise (Club & Country)
- 9. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC)
- 10. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Check out the player’s below;
1. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
The Real Madrid talisman finished the 2025 season with an outstanding 66 goals and 10 assists, giving him 76 goal involvements, the highest of any player this year.
2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
The Argentine legend once again dominated the assist charts. Messi recorded 46 goals and 28 assists, totaling 74 goal involvements, reaffirming his reputation as one of football’s greatest creators.
3. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)
Kane enjoyed a prolific year with 60 goals and 8 assists, making 68 goal involvements. He also ranked second among the top scorers of 2025 and earned Bayern’s Player of the Month award for October, as reported by Softfootball.
4. Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
Manchester City’s goal machine produced 57 goals and 10 assists, reaching 67 goal contributions. Pep Guardiola praised Haaland’s influence following several decisive performances during the season.
5. Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica, Greece)
The Greek striker registered 45 goals and 15 assists, giving him 60 goal involvements and placing him among Europe’s most productive attackers in 2025.
6. Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge, Greece)
Tzolis impressed with 27 goals and 24 assists, totaling 51 goal contributions. His assist tally left him just four behind Lionel Messi’s league-leading numbers.
7. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Nigeria)
Nigeria’s Super Eagles deputy captain delivered 46 goals and 5 assists, finishing the year with 51 goal involvements. Osimhen is also part of Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for AFCON 2025.
8. Michael Olise (Club & Country)
Olise recorded 25 goals and 25 assists, reaching over 50 goal involvements. He finished just three assists behind Messi’s 2025 assist total.
9. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC)
The MLS star produced 38 goals and 12 assists, contributing to 50 goals overall and cementing his status as one of the league’s top attackers.
10. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Barcelona’s teenage sensation closed out 2025 with 24 goals and 23 assists, underlining his rapid rise as one of world football’s most exciting young talents.
From established superstars to emerging talents, the 2025 season showcased elite attacking quality, with Mbappé standing clear at the top for total goal involvement.
