Defining the top 5 footballers in the world is always subjective, with many factors to consider like current form, historic achievements, and overall impact on the game. Here are 5 of the footballers who are consistently mentioned at the top:

1. Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain & France): A young superstar with exceptional pace, dribbling skills, and finishing ability. Mbappé has already achieved a lot at a young age, winning the World Cup with France in 2018 and Ligue 1 titles with PSG.

2. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City & Belgium): A creative midfield maestro known for his exceptional passing range, vision, and set-piece delivery. De Bruyne has been a key player in Manchester City’s recent dominance in the Premier League and is considered one of the best passers in the world.

3. Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona & Poland): A prolific goalscorer with excellent movement and finishing ability. Lewandowski has broken numerous goalscoring records in the Bundesliga and is widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time.

4. Erling Haaland (Manchester City & Norway): A powerful and clinical striker known for his pace, strength, and finishing ability. Haaland has taken the Premier League by storm since joining Manchester City, scoring a record-breaking number of goals in his debut season.

5. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands): A dominant and commanding center-back known for his leadership, aerial prowess, and ability to read the game. Van Dijk has transformed Liverpool’s defense into one of the best in the world and is considered one of the best defenders of his generation. Opens in a new window en.wikipedia.org Virgil van Dijk footballer