The world of football continues to change as
every second goes by, with established players reaching their peak, and
plethora of young talents emerging and ready to replace them. As 2025
progresses, there are notable footballers who are set to make headlines in
football news with their performances. In this article we have listed out the 11
best football players to watch out
for in 2025
These rising stars possess the skill,
on-pitch intelligence, and physical qualities required to dominate the game in
the foreseeable future.
Top
11 Football Players to Watch Out for in 2025
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Trent Alexander-Arnold –
Liverpool
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Myles Lewis-Skelly – Arsenal
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Marc Casado – Barcelona
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Geovany Quenda – Sporting
Lisbon
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Alphonso Davies – Bayern
Munich
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Leny Yoro – Manchester
United
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Kendry Paez – Independiente
del Valle / Chelsea
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Jorrel Hato – Ajax
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Assan Ouédraogo – RB Leipzig
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Franco Mastantuono – River
Plate
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Paul Wanner – Heidenheim (on
loan from Bayern Munich)
1.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool
A key player in the Liverpool squad, Alexander-Arnold has redefined the
roles of a full-back. His amazing vision, pinpoint crossing, and ability to
dictate play from deep positions make him an invaluable asset. He is the first
defender in premier league history to make 60 goal assists.
As he continues to mature, his team
playing qualities and defensive capabilities have not only improved, but
noticed by top clubs like Real Madrid, making him extremely valuable in the
transfer market.
2.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – Arsenal
Myles
Lewis-Skelly is another exciting prospect in the
current Arsenal squad. He is known
for his technical prowess and ability to take control of the midfield. His
composure under pressure and tactical awareness in premier league matches, makes him a player to keep an eye on.
His premier league goal for Arsenal in
their landslide 5-1 victory against Manchester City, is nothing short of
brilliance. By the end of 2025, he is likely to be a crucial figure in
Arsenal’s midfield, dictating play and breaking up opposition attacks with his
intelligent positioning.
3.
Marc Casado – Barcelona
La Masia academy is the club’s youth
academy and has produced another Barcelona
football player and gem in Marc
Casado. With three assists recorded so far this season, the young center
defensive midfielder has shown incredible potential in controlling the pace
during games with his passing and dribbling skills.
His ability to dictate play and his
natural leadership at the club are qualities that suggest he could be an
integral part of Catalan’s midfield very soon.
4.
Geovany Quenda – Sporting Lisbon
Sporting
Lisbon has a rich history of developing young
talents, who have taken the football world by storm, such as the likes of
Cristiano Ronaldo. The new kid on the block, Geovany Quenda, is no exception.
A dynamic winger who possesses an
electrifying pace, outstanding dribbling ability, and a keen eye for goal. His
attacking abilities pose a threat to defenders, making him a player to note, as
he continues to develop into a world-class forward.
Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City and Arsenal
are already making moves to poach the young lad from Lisbon, but he’s yet to
put pen to paper for any at the moment.
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5.
Alphonso Davies – Bayern Munich
Alphonso Davies is quite famous for his
blistering speed, and attacking prowess even as a full-back. His defensive
improvements and versatility during Bayern
Munich games, allow him to play multiple roles on the pitch.
Capable of impacting games in various
ways, he could be one of the most sought-after players in world football by the
end of 2025.
Real Madrid is considered to be most
interested in him, but have been held back by the transfer conditions set by
his current club.
6.
Leny Yoro – Manchester United
Leny Yoro is one of Manchester United's new players whose transition has been met with
great expectations. He completed a move to Man United from Lille for £52 million,
and the young center-back has already shown composure beyond his years since
his arrival, excelling in one-on-one tackles and aerial battles for the ball.
With his defensive and ball-playing
ability, he has all the attributes to become one of the Premier League’s most
outstanding defenders this year.
7.
Kendry Paez – Independiente del Valle / Chelsea
At just 16 years old, Kendry Paez has
already demonstrated glimpses of his extraordinary talent. The Ecuadorian
playmaker has a natural flair for creating chances, assists, and dictating play
and pace from the midfield.
With Chelsea looking to integrate him
into the first team squad, Paez has all
football potential to become one of the best young midfielders in all of
Europe.
The attacking midfielder has completed a
€10 million transfer and is set to join Premier League club, Chelsea, in July
2025.
8.
Jorrel Hato – Ajax
Ajax continues to produce elite-level
talent, and Jorrel Hato is the latest star to emerge from their academy. A
versatile defender who is comfortable playing both as a center-back and a
full-back.
His composure on the ball and ability to
read the game make him a player to watch as he looks to establish himself as a
key figure for club and country.
Currently rumoured to be considered by
Liverpool, Hato was spotted among the attendance at Anfield, during their 4-1
victory over Ipswich town on Saturday.
9.
Assan Ouédraogo – Shalke 04
Assan Ouédraogo is a German player who
has been making waves with his commanding performances in midfield. His
physicality, combined with his technical skills, makes him a dominant force in
the center of the pitch. With RB Leipzig known for developing young talent and
an average match rating of 5.95, Ouédraogo could become a pivotal player in
their squad by 2025.
The midfielder signed for RB Leipzig
this season with a 5-year contract that expires in 2029.
10.
Franco Mastantuono – River Plate
Argentina has a history of producing
world-class playmakers, and Franco Mastantuono is next in line. The young
attacking midfielder has drawn comparisons to some of the greats due to his
dribbling ability and eye for goal.
As he continues to refine his game, he
is expected to make a major impact in South American and European football. The
17-year-old who currently plays for Club Atletico River Plate in Argentina, has
been on the radar of top clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid, who are
eager to invest in young players.
However, his contract renewal with the
club in December 2024, and a buy-out clause of €45 million sends a strong
message that the club isn’t willing to let go of him.
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11.
Paul Wanner – Heidenheim (on loan from Bayern Munich)
Currently as of the time of this
publication m Paul Wanner is on loan at Heidenheim from Bayern Munich, Paul Wanner is a technically gifted
midfielder with immense potential. His vision, close control, and ability to
operate in tight spaces make him a valuable asset.
He’s the youngest player in the club’s
history at the age of 16 years and 15 days. Bayern Munich sees him as a future
star and he could be playing a vital role in their squad a few years from now.
The future of football looks incredibly
interesting with these young and talented players, ready and pumped to make a
name for themselves. Each one possesses unique qualities that set them apart,
in terms of their technical brilliance, intelligence, or physical qualities.
They are set to make the latest football
news and shape the next generation of the game as we know it.
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11 Football Players to Watch Out for in 2025 in Europe
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Trent Alexander-Arnold –
Liverpool
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Myles Lewis-Skelly – Arsenal
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Marc Casado – Barcelona
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Geovany Quenda – Sporting
Lisbon
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Alphonso Davies – Bayern
Munich
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Leny Yoro – Manchester
United
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Kendry Paez – Independiente
del Valle / Chelsea
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Jorrel Hato – Ajax
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Assan Ouédraogo – RB Leipzig
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Franco Mastantuono – River
Plate
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Paul Wanner – Heidenheim (on
loan from Bayern Munich)
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