According to the latest 2025 rankings and awards, the best soccer player in the world currently is Brazil's Vinícius Júnior. He was named the Best FIFA Men's Player in 2025 after winning the 2024 award with 48 points, recognized for his goal-scoring and quickness at Real Madrid

. Other top players include Spanish midfielder Rodri, who scored 43 points, and Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid with 37 points

. While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo remain prominent figures, Messi ranked sixth with 25 points and Ronaldo twelfth, partly due to the level of competition in their leagues

. Other notable players in 2025 include Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappé, and Ousmane Dembélé, who are highly ranked by various sources

. Thus, as of 2025, Vinícius Júnior is widely regarded as the best soccer player in the world based on recent FIFA awards and expert rankings