FIFA The Best 2025 Rankings: The final leaderboard revealed

After Kylian Mbappé left for Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain appeared to face serious challenges in their pursuit of the Champions League, having lost their biggest star. Instead, the departure marked the beginning of a remarkable resurgence. For the first time in club history, PSG won the UEFA Champions League and completed a treble with the Ligue 1 title and the French Cup.

As a result, the club dominated both team and individual honors. In this article, LiveScore CZ reviews the FIFA The Best 2025 Rankings.

Who tops the FIFA The Best 2025 rankings?

French forward Ousmane Dembélé stood above the rest. In 2025, he won both the Ballon d’Or and FIFA The Best award by a clear margin. Under Luis Enrique, Dembélé was deployed in a more central attacking role, focusing on penetrating the penalty area and leading counter-attacks with his pace and dribbling. The tactical shift paid off, as he scored 35 goals and delivered 16 assists in 53 matches, playing a decisive role in PSG’s treble-winning season.

Speaking after receiving the award, Dembélé said: “First of all, I’d like to thank all my team-mates. It turns out hard work pays off. It has been a fantastic year for me, both individually and as a team,” the 28-year-old said after receiving the trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Celebration 2025 Dinner in Doha, Qatar, ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™ final, where PSG were set to face CR Flamengo.

“I’d also like to thank my family, who have always been there for me; Paris Saint-Germain, with whom I’ve had a fantastic year; the President, his staff, and everyone at the club; Luís Campos. I’d also like to thank you, Mr President. I always receive a message from you on my birthday, which makes me very happy. I hope to be back here again next year.”

FIFA The Best 2025 rankings

Behind Dembélé, several players also produced outstanding seasons. Second in the FIFA The Best ranking was Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal. In 2025, he recorded 18 goals and 25 assists in 53 appearances. He was a key figure as Barcelona won all three domestic trophies, reached the Champions League semi-finals, and finished as runners-up in the Nations League with Spain. However, his achievements did not quite match PSG’s treble, and he received fewer votes from coaches, captains, and journalists.

Third place went to Kylian Mbappé. The French captain enjoyed a prolific season, scoring 44 goals and registering five assists in 59 appearances. However, winning only the old-format FIFA Club World Cup limited his ranking. Even so, he finished only narrowly behind Yamal, with strong support from fellow players and fans.

One of the most debated names on the list was Raphinha, not for his inclusion but for his relatively low position. The Brazilian winger had a breakout season, producing 34 goals and 26 assists, more goal contributions than any player in the top three. He was also a central figure in Hansi Flick’s side, operating on the left wing and frequently wearing the captain’s armband in the absence of Ter Stegen, Araújo, and De Jong. Despite this, he ranked only fifth, disappointing many supporters.

In the remaining positions, PSG’s influence remained clear, with Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha, and Nuno Mendes joining Dembélé in the top 10. Mohamed Salah also featured after an outstanding 2024/25 season, although a slower start to the 2025/26 campaign left him in sixth place. The rest of the list included Harry Kane, Pedri, and Cole Palmer, all of whom had strong seasons but fell short of challenging for higher rankings.

Top 10 FIFA The Best 2025

1. Ousmane Dembélé - France (50 points)

2. Lamine Yamal - Spain (39 points)

3. Kylian Mbappé - France (35 points)

4. Achraf Hakimi - Morocco (31 points)

5. Raphinha - Brazil (29 points)

6. Mohamed Salah - Egypt (24 points)

7. Vitinha - Portugal (22 points)

8. Harry Kane - England (14 points)

9. Nuno Mendes - Portugal (13 points)

10. Pedri - Spain (12 points)

PSG’s dominance extended beyond the men’s ranking. Gianluigi Donnarumma won best goalkeeper, Luis Enrique was awarded best coach andPSG also made history by placing six players in the FIFA Best XI. For other notable awards, Aitana Bonmatí was named the best female player, and Santiago Montiel claimed the Puskás Award for best goal.

In this article, livescorecz.net has reviewed the FIFA The Best 2025 rankings. For more football news and updates, follow us here.