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The 100 Best Male Footballers in the World for 2025
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The Guardian published an interactive feature listing the 100 best male footballers in the world for 2025, covering rankings from number 100 to 11. Among the players highlighted, Scott McTominay is ranked 19th globally, while Declan Rice and Désiré Doué are noted within the 11 to 40 range. The article, authored by Marcus Christenson, Pamela Duncan, Steven Bloor, and Garry Blight, was first published on 16 December 2025 at 11:23 CET and updated on 18 December 2025 at 11:05 CET. The page also includes a methodology section explaining how the rankings were determined. Additionally, the feature links to a separate list covering the top 100 female players for 2025.
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