Softfootball presents the officially verified list of the Top 10 football players of 2025, as shared by UEFA on its UEFA Champions League Facebook page. The ranking reflects players’ performances across club and international competitions during the 2025 season.
It comes as no surprise that Ousmane Dembélé sits at the summit of the list. The French winger capped a sensational year with Paris Saint-Germain by winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or, following a season filled with decisive goals, assists, and match-winning displays.
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal follows closely in second position after a breakout year that confirmed his status as one of football’s brightest young stars. PSG midfielder Vitinha claims third place, rewarded for his consistency and control in midfield throughout the campaign.
Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah ranks fourth, continuing his legacy as one of the world’s most reliable attackers, while Barcelona’s Raphinha takes fifth after an impressive all-round season. Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi earns sixth place, highlighting his influence at both ends of the pitch.
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé comes in seventh, with Chelsea’s Cole Palmer eighth after another year of rapid rise and match-defining performances. Goalkeeping excellence is represented by Gianluigi Donnarumma in ninth position, while Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal left-back Nuno Mendes completes the list in tenth.
UEFA Top 10 Players of 2025:
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Lamine Yamal
- Vitinha
- Mohamed Salah
- Raphinha
- Achraf Hakimi
- Kylian Mbappé
- Cole Palmer
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Nuno Mendes
This list completes UEFA’s verified ranking of the best players in the 2025 season. As football continues to evolve, fans will be watching closely to see what surprises the 2026 season will bring.
