Today’s football icons: The industry’s current top players
What makes a football player iconic? Is it their impressive abilities on the field or their record-breaking scores? Explore today's football world and uncover the players who rattled the current scene with exceptional skills and athletic abilities.
Mohamed Salah
Born in Egypt, Mohamed Salah is a highly skilled athlete known for his incredible speed and dribbling. He played for football clubs like Fiorentina (on loan), Chelsea F.C., and AS Roma. From 2017 to the present, he has been with Liverpool F.C.
Mohamed is a renowned right winger and forward for the current EPL club leader. As of writing, he tops the EPL leaderboards as the player with the most goals (27) and assists (18).
Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe is Real Madrid’s prized player, as he is one of the fastest players in the world. His popularity skyrocketed when he scored a hat-trick in the final game against Argentina in 2022.
In his career, he became part of several teams, like Monaco and Monaco II. His longest stay was with Paris Saint-Germain; now, he plays for Real Madrid. As of this writing, Mbappe holds second in most goals (22) in the current LaLiga season.
Vinícius Junior
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, most commonly referred to as Vinícius Junior, is a Brazilian football player with agility and elite dribbling skills that are out of this world. Before Real Madrid, he also played for Brazil and Flamengo.
Despite not being on the current LaLiga leaderboards, his skill and athleticism will forever be remembered for scoring the winning goal in the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool in 2022.
Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski is a Poland-born football player who plays for FC Barcelona as their striker. He is known as one of the greatest in football history and has shown his skill through elite goal-scoring feats.
Lewandowski has proven his worth as a football player when he set a Guinness World Record by scoring five goals in just nine minutes. This incredible feat was seen during the 2015 Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg match.
Harry Kane
Harry Edward Kane is an English football player known for his exceptional striking abilities and technical skills. He played for numerous teams, such as Leicester and Tottenham, but currently plays for Bayern Munich.
According to the Bundesliga league table, Kane is currently the top scorer with 24 goals under his belt. His team, Bayern Munich, is also at the top of the table with their astounding 22 wins, two losses, and 72 points in total.
Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana is the youngest player on this list, and there is a reason why he quickly became a football superstar. Known for his incredible composure and technical field skills, this young FC Barcelona winger is recognised as one of the most promising players today.
Despite his age, he has already secured multiple awards, including the Kopa Trophy in 2024 and the ‘Breakthrough of the Year Award’ at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Madrid on April 21, 2025.
Erling Haaland
Erling Braut Haaland is one of today's most dominant and prolific strikers in the football industry. His excellent agility, strength, and calm demeanour made him a fan favourite. Currently playing for Manchester City, his debut with the team became iconic as he became the top scorer during the 2022-2023 EPL.
The Norwegian football player is also known for his iconic five goals in a single match against RB Leipzig, which tied Lionel Messi’s record for the most goals scored in a single UCL knockout game.
Discover the feats of these legendary players
These are some of the most iconic football players in the current football industry. Their legendary status was born out of skill and their explosive athleticism. Whether it's the number of goals scored in a single match or topping the league table, these players have shown they are worthy of this title.
