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Ousmane Dembélé Tops The Guardian's 2025 List of the 100 Best Male Footballers
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The Guardian has published its annual list of the 100 best male footballers in the world for 2025, with Ousmane Dembélé taking the top spot. Lamine Yamal was named second, followed by Vitinha in third place. Dembélé becomes the seventh player to win The Guardian's top-100 list since its inception.
Premier League players feature prominently throughout the list, which reflects their dominance in the sport this year. The article, originally released on 16 December 2025 and updated on 19 December 2025, includes detailed sections explaining how each judge voted along with the methodology used to compile the rankings.
This comprehensive profile highlights the achievements and performances of the outstanding footballers shaping the game in 2025.
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