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The Guardian Names Ousmane Dembélé as the Best Male Footballer in the World for 2025
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The Guardian has published its interactive list ranking the 100 best male footballers in the world for 2025. The list, released on 16 December 2025 and dated 19 December 2025, names Ousmane Dembélé as the No. 1 player, marking him as the seventh different winner in the series.
Lamine Yamal and Vitinha complete the top three, ranked No. 2 and No. 3 respectively. The Premier League features prominently, dominating the 2025 list.
The article, authored by Marcus Christenson, Pamela Duncan, Steven Bloor, and Garry Blight, also includes sections detailing how every judge voted and explaining the methodology behind the rankings. Additionally, the piece provides links to related lists, such as the top 100 female players for 2025.
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