The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has unveiled its annual World Team of the year for 2025, recognizing the top performing players across global competitions [[2]].Headlining the squad is Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé, whose remarkable 59-goal season earned him a spot alongside fellow stars like Erling Haaland and Pedri [[1]]. This selection underscores Mbappé’s continued dominance in the sport, recently crowned La Liga’s top scorer with 31 goals and adding to his status as the world’s leading goalscorer for the year [[3]].
Kylian Mbappé has been named to the world’s best team for 2025 by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). The recognition highlights a stellar year for the forward, capped by winning the Golden Boot with 31 goals in La Liga.
Mbappé totaled an impressive 59 goals for Real Madrid across all competitions in 2025, solidifying his position as one of the world’s most dangerous attacking threats. The prolific scoring helped propel Real Madrid through a competitive season.
Joining Mbappé on the 2025 IFFHS Team of the Year are goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, defenders Achraf Hakimi and Willian Pacho, midfielders Nuno Mendes and Vitinha, playmaker Pedri, wingers Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal, and forwards Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.
