Best football players in the World in 2022

The rating of the best footballers of 2022 is based on many factors. The ranking depends on the player’s influence on the team, role and success. The form of the players, their strengths and weaknesses, trophies, the strength of championships and tournaments and many other factors were considered when compiling this list. 

Who is the best football player in the World in 2022?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December, will be particularly influential in determining the best player of 2022. It is the biggest competition in football, so its importance will be vital in making the top list.


Top 10 Football Players 2022 | HD

 Our view of the top ten

Karim Benzema (Real Madrid/France)

Karim Benzema (Real Madrid/France)
Karim Benzema (Real Madrid/France)

Current market value: €30.00m
After the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, who has been in the shadow of the famous Portuguese for many years, becomes the club’s new talisman. Benzema has been pulling on the whole team this season. He regularly scores significant goals and contributes many assists and goals+passes. Benzema won La Liga and UEFA Champions League and was the top scorer in those tournaments in the 21/22 season. Real Madrid’s leading scorer and the captain has consistently shown outstanding football.

Here you can watch Real Madrid matches with Karim Benzema.

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt)

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt)
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt)

Current market value: €90.00m
Few players today can pick up the ball in midfield, carry it at high speed through the entire defence and score a goal. But Salah is precisely that kind of player. He is Liverpool’s mascot, the King of Egypt. Moving to Liverpool, Mohamed has made significant progress and become one of world football’s biggest stars. It is now difficult to imagine the Reds’ attack without Salah. The Egyptian forward is a big scorer + assist.

Here you can watch Liverpool matches with Mohamed Salah.

Kylian Mbappe (PSG/France)

Kylian Mbappe (PSG/France)
Kylian Mbappe (PSG/France)

Current market value: €160.00m
Kylian Mbappe won the World Cup with France in 2018 and picked up the award for the best young player at the tournament. Since then, the forward has continued to build on his success, particularly his fine performance. Mbappe at PSG is regarded as his main attacking force. Kylian has fantastic dribbling, mad speed and an incredibly accurate shot. He can single-handedly break down an opponent’s defence and send the ball into the net.

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City/Belgium)

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City/Belgium)
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City/Belgium)

Current market value: €85.00m
De Bruyne is ahead of his opponents in many criteria, and if he were a striker displaying good results, he would be 100% at the top of the table. Kevin has tremendous skills, technical ability, physical attributes and mental toughness. He is the leader of Manchester City and the Belgian national team. De Bruyne’s main feature is his ability to deliver a phenomenal pass. Also, unlike many players on this list, Kevin stands out for his consistency. There are hardly any matches in which he makes a mistake or does not look like himself.

Here you can watch Manchester City matches with Kevin De Bruyne.

Robert Lewandowski (Bayern/Poland)

Robert Lewandowski (Bayern/Poland)
Robert Lewandowski (Bayern/Poland)

Current market value: €45.00m
Lewandowski has been very productive over the past few seasons but has not won the Ballon d’Or. The Polish forward stands out for his balanced pace, strength and technical ability, and his choice of position in the penalty area is admirable. Robert is always on target and never leaves the field without a result. The Pole was the top scorer again in the German Bundesliga and won the Golden Boot.

Vinicius Júnior (Real Madrid/Brazil)

Vinicius Júnior (Real Madrid/Brazil)
Vinicius Júnior (Real Madrid/Brazil)

Current market value: €120.00m
Júnior is an outstanding footballer with excellent speed, technique and dribbling. His disadvantage is that he often overplays, loses the ball, and wastes some chances. But in the 2021-2022 season, Vinicius emerged as a grown man, playing intelligently, consistently and most importantly for the team. Together with attacking partner Karim Benzema, Vinicius became the most dangerous pair of strikers in Europe.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool/England)

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool/England)
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool/England)

Current market value: €80.00m
Trent is rarely seen in defence, although the young man is excellent on the defensive end. Alexander-Arnold likes to support his team’s attacks by regularly going forward. Trent is known for his superb passing and accurate kicking. The defender has scored beautiful goals from free kicks on several occasions. He also recorded many assists each season, surpassing many top players in the forward line in this regard.

Neymar (PSG/Brazil)

Neymar (PSG/Brazil)
Neymar (PSG/Brazil)

Current market value: €75.00m
Neymar has failed to meet the expectations of the world football society. Constant injuries and scandalous absences have prevented the 30-year-old Brazilian from becoming the best player on the planet. He is a brilliant player who gives a feast on the field, though sometimes he gets too much action, which damages the team. Neymar is an important player for PSG, but he’s more important to the Brazilian national team. 

Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United/Portugal)

Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United/Portugal)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United/Portugal)

Current market value: €20.00m
CR7 has never stopped for a second. The Portuguese forward is now 37 years old but still holds the bar high, playing in the strongest league on the planet. Ronaldo returned to Manchester United, where he continued to add to his scoring record. Cristiano failed to make Manchester United much more substantial – the team did not even qualify for the Champions League. On the other hand, the player himself has shown that he still has plenty of power. He is the team’s top scorer, scoring more than 20 goals in all competitions this season and many assists. 

Here you can watch Manchester United matches with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi (PSG/Argentina)

Lionel Messi (PSG/Argentina)
Lionel Messi (PSG/Argentina)

Current market value: €50.00m
This Argentinian PSG striker is often regarded as one of the greatest players. The only player in history to win five Ballon d’Ors is the best dribbler. His playmaking ability, passing quality, finishing and results are a pleasure to watch. The football legend has carried the well-deserved title of a top footballer for a decade.

At 35, Leo continues to gain strength, and many still regard him as the best player to step onto the football pitch. 

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