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 Dembele 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.
