From Yamal to Salah: Goal's 50 best players of the year

With the end of the 2024/2025 season, the football community has begun to select the best performers. The prestigious publication Goal, as is customary every year, has presented a list of the 50 best players of the season. This rating was compiled by the experts of the Internet portal based on individual statistics, team impact and results in competitions.

The best player of the year was the young talent of Barcelona Lamine Yamal. The 16-year-old winger led his team in several decisive matches during the season, creating his successful year with goals and assists.

Top 5 players: Barca era and African stars

The top five of Goal's list shows that Barcelona dominated this year's list. In addition to Yamal, Rafinha (2nd), Pedri (5th) and Lewandowski (7th) also took the top spots.

Behind Yamal, Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) is in third place, having created 86 dangerous chances. PSG winger Ousmane Dembele took fourth place.

European giants occupy the most places

Most of the players in the top 50 are from big clubs such as Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich and Liverpool. The following teams have the most players:

- PSG – 9 players
- Barcelona – 6 players
- Bayern Munich – 4 players
- Arsenal – 4 players
- Inter – 4 players

At the same time, players from teams such as Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Eintracht Frankfurt, Fiorentina, Sporting and Napoli are also on the list.

Yamal – youth, speed and activity in the penalty area

One of the reasons why Goal ranked Yamal in first place is his impressive performance for his age. He has become a threat to opponents not only in La Liga, but also in European arenas with his consistent and effective actions.

Top 10 of the full list:
1. Lamine Yamal ("Barcelona")
2. Rafinha ("Barcelona")
3. Mohamed Salah ("Liverpool")
4. Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
5. Pedri ("Barcelona")
6. Harry Kane ("Bayern Munich")
7. Robert Lewandowski ("Barcelona")
8. Kylian Mbappe ("Real Madrid")
9. Virgil van Dijk ("Liverpool")
10. Victor Diokeres ("Sporting")

Summary from the Zamin.uz editorial team
The 2024/25 season was remembered for its bright notes for many young stars. Lamine Yamal's rise to the top was a true expression of the generational change in football. This list from Goal gives us a more complete and impressive idea of the new heroes and leaders in the world of football.

In your opinion, was Yamal really the best of the season?