Sources: 
Brazil's Vinícius Júnior, at just 24, has been named FIFA's best footballer for 2025 after winning the 2024 Best FIFA Men's Player award with
48 points. His remarkable performance has solidified his position as a leading player in the sport.
Júnior's speed and ability to score crucial goals in the Champions League have made him a standout player for
Real Madrid. Meanwhile,
Lionel Messi ranked sixth with
25 points, continuing to impress fans at
Inter Miami and contributing to Argentina's success in the
Copa América.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who placed twelfth, scored
33 goals in
39 games for
Al-Nassr, but the league's lower level impacted his ranking. The rise of young stars like
Lamine Yamal, who ranked fifth at just 17, indicates a shift in the football landscape, challenging the dominance of established legends like Messi and Ronaldo.
FIFA's 2024 awards highlight this trend, showcasing the emergence of new talent in the sport.
Sources: Brazil's Vinícius Júnior, at just 24, has been named FIFA's best footballer for 2025 after winning the 2024 Best FIFA Men's Player award with 48 points, surpassing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who ranked sixth and twelfth respectively, as young stars continue to rise in football.
