Top 20 Best Players in the UEFA Champions League right now

 

The new UEFA Champions League format has been the best recent change in football. In every way possible, this format has allowed top clubs and top players to face off in the early stages of the competition, significantly impacting its overall value.

As we enter new phase of the competition, we have decided to rank the top 20 best players in the competition so far, based on statistics, standout performances against big clubs, and their overall contributions to their teams’ success.

10. Ousmane Dembele (PSG)

The french winger has made scoring look effortless with 4 goals and 1 assist in 6 matches. His speed and his dribbling ability have made him a vital part of PSG’s attack as they aim for their first Champions League glory.

9. Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid)

The Argentine forward has seamlessly adapted to Atlético’s system, scoring 6 goals and 1 assist in the competition so far. His intelligence, work rate, and clinical edge make him one of the most exciting forwards in Europe right now

8. Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman’s UEFA Champions League (UCL) stats for the 2024/2025 season are impressive. He has played in 6 matches, scoring 4 goals with an average of 0.82 goals per 90 minutes, and also provided 1 assist. Lookman’s goal-scoring form has been crucial for his team, making him a key player in the UCL.

7. Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP)

Gyökeres has emerged as one of the surprise stars of the season. The Swedish striker has 6 goals and 1 assist, including a stunning hat-trick against Manchester City. His performances have been pivotal for Sporting CP in their impressive run.

6. Antonine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)

The French man  continues his route , he now has 6 goals and 2 assists in 8 matches, including a crucial double against Monaco. His creativity and clinical edge have been pivotal for Atletico in their return to Europe’s elite competition.

5. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)

Serhou Guirassy is having an impressive UEFA Champions League (UCL) season with Borussia Dortmund. As of the current season, he has scored 9 goals in the UCL, placing him among the top scorers . In addition to his UCL performance, Guirassy has also played in 22 matches, scoring 15 goals across all competitions, with 4 assists and a passing accuracy of 75% . His impressive form has been crucial for Borussia Dortmund, and he continues to be a key player for the team.

4. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

The young German star continues to impress with 6 goals and 1 assist  His technical brilliance and composure in front of goal have made him one of the standout players in the tournament

3. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

The ageless striker continues to dominate, topping the scoring charts with 9 goals in just 8 matches. At 36 years old, Lewandowski’s incredible consistency and lethal finishing have propelled Barcelona into the knockout stages as one of the tournament’s favorites.

2. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)

After loosing the D’or in for 2023/24 season he’s not backing down again this season. The dynamic Real Madrid forward has been dazzling with 7 goals and 1 assist in just 6 matches. His hat-trick against Borussia Dortmund cemented his status as one of the competition’s most decisive players this season.

1. Raphinha (Barcelona)

The Brazilian winger has been electric, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists in 8 matches. His hat-trick against Bayern Munich was a statement performance, showcasing his ability to shine in big games. Raphinha’s form has been key to Barcelona’s resurgence in Europe.