The FIFA Club World Cup brings together the best football clubs from around the world, and with them come some of the top players in the game. These stars play a big role in helping their teams compete for the global title. Here’s a look at the top 10 Players in the FIFA Club World Cup who have made a big impact in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is currently underway (June 14 – July 13), and while it’s still in the group stages, several players are already making a significant impact.
It’s tough to definitively say who the “best” player is right now, as different roles contribute in different ways, but we can highlight some top performers based on goals, assists, and overall influence:
Leading Goal Scorers (as of June 24, 2025):
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Several players are currently tied with 3 goals each, making them strong contenders for the Golden Boot:
- Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
- Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
- Ángel Di María (Benfica)
- Kenan Yıldız (Juventus)
Top 10 Players in FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Other Standout Performers & Key Players:
Beyond goal scorers, here are some players who are widely considered to be among the best in the tournament, either for their current performance or their overall reputation and impact:
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid): As one of the highest-profile transfers and top scorers in his debut season for Real Madrid, he’s expected to be a major force.
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF): Despite his age, Messi continues to be a central figure for Inter Miami, leading them to successes and drawing immense attention. Messi played a key role for FC Barcelona, winning the Club World Cup three times. His dribbling, goals, and assists made him a standout player.
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid): A sensational debut season for Real Madrid, contributing significantly with goals and assists from midfield.
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City): A prolific goalscorer, Haaland is always a threat and will be crucial for City’s ambitions.
- Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid): The reigning “Best FIFA Men’s Player,” Vinicius continues to be a potent attacking force for Real Madrid. The young Brazilian star was outstanding for Real Madrid, especially in the 2022 edition. His speed and creativity made him a key player.
- Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain): Has played a vital role in PSG’s strong performance, contributing goals and assists.
- Rodri (Manchester City): A crucial defensive midfielder, even if his goals aren’t as high, his control of the midfield is invaluable.
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich): A consistent goalscorer and leader, vital for Bayern’s attack.
- Estevão (Palmeiras): A rising star, he’s been a top performer for Palmeiras and is certainly one to watch for the future.
Teams that are performing strongly often have multiple key players contributing. For example, Bayern Munich has multiple players at the top of the scoring charts, indicating strong team play. Flamengo has also shown impressive form.
As the tournament progresses into the knockout rounds, we’ll likely see certain individuals truly step up and cement their claim as the “best player” of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
The Best FIFA Men’s Players at the Club World Cup 2025 by Performance
This list is based on the Top 10 Players to Watch summary of the group stage, which includes Dembélé, Mbappé, Haaland, Kane, Palmer, Milinković‑Savić, and De Arrascaeta.
| Rank | Player | Club | Position / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ousmane Dembélé | Paris Saint‑Germain | In-form winger, key in PSG’s treble-winning season |
| 2 | Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid | La Liga top scorer, European Golden Shoe winner |
| 3 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | Prolific striker, European Golden Boot last season |
| 4 | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | Bundesliga top scorer with experience and leadership |
| 5 | Cole Palmer | Chelsea | Young playmaker with lots of goals and assists |
| 6 | Sergej Milinković‑Savić | Al‑Hilal | Midfield powerhouse and game controller |
| 7 | Giorgian De Arrascaeta | Flamengo | Creative midfielder excelling in Brazil |
| 8 | Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | Legendary forward leading an MLS debut |
| 9 | Julián Álvarez | Atlético Madrid | Experienced contributor after City treble |
| 10 | Lautaro Martínez | Inter Milan | Reliable striker and club captain |
