Top 5 Footballers to Watch in 2025
01/01/2025
By RSR Málaga - 1 January
A Year of Promise and Redemption
As we step into 2025, several football stars are gearing up to either solidify their meteoric rise or seek personal redemption after falling short of major accolades in 2024. Here’s a look at five players poised to make waves in the new year:
5. Lamine Yamal
The FC Barcelona prodigy dazzled in 2024, and his youth suggests even greater things await in 2025. With aspirations of winning the Nations League with Spain and the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona, Yamal is a player to watch closely.
4. Vinícius Jr.
Though crowned The Best in 2024, the Brazilian winger has his eyes set on the ultimate individual honor: the Ballon d'Or. Beyond collective titles with Real Madrid, Vinícius aims to dominate individually and claim his rightful spot as the world's best player.
3. Ademola Lookman
The English-Nigerian international has been the heart of Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta. Following a historic Europa League victory and leading the Serie A table, Lookman is the driving force behind one of Europe’s most inspiring underdog stories.
2. Omar Marmoush
The Egyptian forward has emerged as a standout at Eintracht Frankfurt. A vital partner to Mo Salah for Egypt, Marmoush is making his case as a top prospect in upcoming transfer windows.
1. Viktor Gyökeres
The Swedish striker has become the talk of the town and is poised to be the most sought-after name in the transfer market. With his days seemingly numbered at Sporting CP, Gyökeres is destined for a move to one of Europe’s elite clubs.