The best football player in the world -2022-23

This is one of those questions that divides fans around the world. As two of this generation's greatest players, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, reach the end of their careers, new stars emerge and capture fans' imaginations.

 The football transfer window is now in full swing and this is one of the best places to find out about emerging talent and future stars. Clubs do not hesitate to spend millions to acquire players who they believe can win silver medals in the long term or almost immediately. Fans who follow the transfer market closely will surely know who could become the best football player in the world in the coming years.

 The 10 best soccer players in the world in 2023

Here we rate 10 famous soccer players that fans can consider as the best soccer players in the world right now. 

1. Lionel Messi  - (Inter Miami and Argentina) (Total football goals: 819)

As of September 10, 2023, Lionel Messi has scored over 700 goals for his club and over 100 goals for his native Argentina. Messi played a total of 11 games for Inter Miami and scored 11 goals.

Due to his achievements and popularity among football fans, he remains one of the best football players in the world. Lionel Messi has scored the most goals (13) and the most games (26) for Argentina at the World Cup. On December 18, 2022, they won their first FIFA World Cup, defeating France 3-3 (4-2 on penalties) in the final.

 

2. Kylian Mbappe (PSG, France) (Total football goals: 288)

Since September 10, 2023, Kylian Mbappe has been captain of the French national football team and the country's second best goalscorer at the World Cup. He scored 12 goals in the two tournaments, just shy of Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup.

 Mbappe is officially one of the fastest football players in the world, his speed reaches 38 kilometers per hour. PSG relies on Mbappe to run the ball through the midfield and hit the net regularly. The Frenchman scored five goals in three games for the club in the 2023/24 season, making him a key player in France's squad for the 2022 World Cup.

 

3. Erling Holland (Manchester City, Norway) (Total soccer goals: 237)

As of September 10, 2023, Haaland has scored six goals in four games, making him the top scorer in the new 2023–24 Premier League season. Holland has scored 58 goals for Manchester City so far.

Norway is still a relatively unknown country in the international football world. However, one of the country's players who is taking the world by storm is the 1.90 meter tall striker Erling Holland. For a striker, physical presence in the penalty area is very important. Holland offers this to the team.

  

4. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona, ​​​​Poland) (Total soccer goals: 604)

On September 10, 2023, Robert Lewandowski scored his 604th career goal. In the 2023/24 season he played four games for Barcelona and scored two goals.

One of the best players to ever wear a Polish jersey is new Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski. At the end of the 2021/22 season, Lewandowski ended his eight-year relationship with FC Bayern Munich and went to Barcelona in Spain. Lewandowski's Bundesliga career is characterized by 312 successful goals. With a height of 1.80 meters, Lewandowski ensures his teammates have an aerial presence in the opponent's penalty area and is good with both feet.

 

5. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nasr, Portugal) (total football goals: 850)

 As of September 10, 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals in a football tournament (850 goals). During his career he played for various clubs and scored more than 700 goals in the league. Ronaldo's annual salary is the highest in football history, equivalent to 200 million euros per year.

6. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium) (Total soccer goals: 169)

As of September 10, 2023, the Manchester City and Belgium playmaker is considered one of the best midfielders of this generation. De Bruyne is just one game away from scoring 26 goals for his country with the Red Devils.

 Attackers are proud to have him as a supplier to help them achieve their goals. Much of his development must be credited to current club manager Josep Guardiola, who encouraged his creative abilities. This in turn benefited his country.

   

7. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England) (total football goals: 357)

As of September 10, 2023, Harry Kane is England's all-time top goalscorer with 58 goals in 85 games. He is the second Tottenham player to score 200 goals in the league, after Jamie Graves. He is also England's second top scorer at the World Cup with 8 goals in two tournaments (2018 and 2022).

England's best striker is another name and this list wouldn't be complete without mentioning who. His near-perfect chemistry with Son Heung-min paid off for his former club Tottenham. The two players complemented each other, with one often setting the stage for the other in front of goal. Kane recently signed a 4-year contract with FC Bayern Munich.

Like many other players on this list, Kane has great aerial presence and is nearly deadly in the penalty area. For England, Kane's presence in the captain's armband reassures not only his teammates but also the fans.

  

8. Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad, France) (Total soccer goals: 477)

As of September 10, 2023, Karim Benzema, now retired from the French national team, scored 31 goals in 43 games for Real Madrid in the 2022/23 season. Ho moved to Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia for the 2023/24 season.

Karim Benzema defeated Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah and Robert Lewandowski in this match to win the 2022 Ballon d'Or. One of the key figures who gave Real Madrid the European Champions League title for the 14th time was French striker Karim Benzema. Following Ronaldo's departure, there was a gap in Real Madrid's attacking line that this experienced striker was able to fill. The Reds will look to him not only for his aerial presence in the penalty area, but also for his ball control and long-range shooting.

 

9. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Egypt) (Total football goals: 316)

From September 10, 2023, Salah, who started as a winger, was used for the first time under Jürgen Klopp as part of a three-man attack. Salah has scored 188 goals with the Liverpool shirt.

Egypt international Salah is another player who has benefited from having a good club manager to support his development. Salah has been instrumental in Liverpool's success in recent years, but his contributions to Egypt have so far failed to pay off.

  

10. Neymar (Algil, Brazil) (Total football goals: 438)

As of September 10, 2023, Neymar is the top scorer in the history of the Brazilian national football team with 79 goals in 125 games. Legend Pelé has played 92 games for Brazil and is in second place with 77 goals. Neymar moved to Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia for the 2023/24 season.