Rankings Based on Performances from January to December
The Premier League in 2025 delivered another year of elite-level football, filled with decisive moments, tactical evolution, and individual brilliance. From relentless goal scorers to midfield generals and defensive leaders, several players stood out consistently across the calendar year.
Based on overall impact, consistency, match influence, and performances between January and December 2025, here are the Top 10 Best Players in the EPL.
10. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Cole Palmer emerged as one of the Premier League’s biggest stars in 2025. His creativity, composure, and goal contributions turned him into Chelsea’s main attacking reference point.
Whether operating centrally or from wide areas, Palmer consistently delivered decisive performances. His intelligence in the final third and confidence in crucial moments set him apart from most attacking midfielders in the league.
9. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Virgil van Dijk’s presence at the heart of Liverpool’s defence remained vital in 2025. While no longer relying purely on physical dominance, his reading of the game, positioning, and leadership were crucial to Liverpool’s defensive stability.
Van Dijk’s influence extended beyond defending. His composure in build-up play and command of the back line reaffirmed why he is still considered one of the Premier League’s most complete centre-backs.
8. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
Dominik Szoboszlai took a major step forward in 2025, becoming a central figure in Liverpool’s midfield. His energy, pressing intensity, and attacking output made him one of the most dynamic midfielders in the league.
Capable of contributing goals, assists, and defensive work, Szoboszlai offered balance and versatility. His performances across the year showed maturity and consistency well beyond his age.
7. Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)
Moisés Caicedo’s impact at Chelsea grew significantly in 2025 as he established himself as one of the Premier League’s most reliable defensive midfielders. His ball-winning ability, positional discipline, and composure under pressure anchored Chelsea’s midfield.
Caicedo’s importance often went unnoticed in highlight reels, but his control of transitions and defensive coverage played a huge role in Chelsea’s overall performances.
6. Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)
Gabriel Magalhães continued to be a cornerstone of Arsenal’s defence in 2025. Aggressive in duels, strong aerially, and increasingly confident on the ball, he complemented Arsenal’s defensive structure perfectly.
His consistency throughout the calendar year helped Arsenal maintain stability at the back, especially in high-stakes matches against top opposition.
5. William Saliba (Arsenal)
William Saliba’s development into one of the Premier League’s best centre-backs was undeniable in 2025. Calm, intelligent, and technically sound, Saliba combined defensive solidity with elite ball progression.
His ability to handle one-on-one situations and read danger early made him indispensable to Arsenal’s title ambitions across the year.
4. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Bruno Fernandes remains one of the most influential midfielders in the Premier League. Even during periods of inconsistency for Manchester United, his creativity, leadership, and ability to change games with a single moment kept him among the league’s elite.
Operating between midfield and attack, Fernandes continued to dictate tempo, create chances, and deliver in high-pressure situations. His work rate and willingness to take responsibility made him a standout performer throughout 2025.
3. Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Declan Rice was the heartbeat of Arsenal’s midfield in 2025. His tactical intelligence, defensive reliability, and ability to drive forward with the ball made him one of the most complete midfielders in the Premier League.
Rice’s influence went beyond statistics. His leadership, positioning, and control of big games played a massive role in Arsenal’s success across the calendar year.
2. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Mohamed Salah remained a relentless force in the Premier League in 2025. Despite years at the top level, his consistency, efficiency, and match-winning ability showed no signs of decline.
Salah continued to deliver in crucial moments, combining goals, assists, and elite movement in the final third. His impact on Liverpool’s attacking play kept him firmly among the very best players in the league.
1. Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Erling Haaland stands as the best player in the Premier League in 2025. His goal-scoring dominance, physical presence, and ruthless efficiency made him the most decisive player across the calendar year.
Haaland’s ability to consistently convert chances, occupy defenders, and deliver in big matches separated him from the rest. Even in tightly contested games, his presence alone changed defensive setups, underlining his unmatched influence in the league.
