Archive · 21 May 2025
FIFA's Top Footballers: Vinícius Júnior Leads, Messi and Ronaldo Ranked
FIFA released its list of the best football players.
Vinícius Júnior from Brazil is ranked number one.
Young players are becoming stars, making it tough for Messi and Ronaldo, who are still playing well.
Messi is sixth and Ronaldo is twelfth.
The list shows the top players, with young stars like Vinícius and Yamal rising quickly.
It is a mix of experienced players and new talent.
The rankings come from the FIFA awards given in December 2024.
Vinícius Júnior was ranked the best football player in the world.
Rodri and Jude Bellingham took the second and third positions in the ranking, respectively.
Lionel Messi was ranked sixth.
Cristiano Ronaldo was ranked twelfth.
Young players are rising fast, challenging Messi and Ronaldo.
- Who
- Vinícius Júnior, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and other top football players.
- What
- A ranking of the best football players in the world, based on the 2024 FIFA awards and overall performance, highlighting the rise of young players.
- When
- The rankings are based on performance leading up to and including the 2024 FIFA awards, released in December 2024.
- Where
- Worldwide, focusing on players' performance in various leagues and clubs.
- Why
- To determine the best football players globally based on the 2024 FIFA awards and overall performance.
- Top Player
- Vinícius Júnior
- 2nd Ranked
- Rodri
- 3rd Ranked
- Jude Bellingham
- Messi's Rank
- 6th
- Ronaldo's Rank
- 12th
- Award Source
- FIFA 2024 Awards