25) David de Gea (Manchester United)
In sensational form last season, Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea looks set to move from Manchester United to Real Madrid, possibly becoming the most expensive ‘keeper of all time in the process.
24) Edinson Cavani (PSG)
A goal machine everywhere he’s been, PSG star Edinson Cavani certainly deserves a place in the top 25 footballers on the planet right now.
23) Isco (Real Madrid)
Long regarded as a huge prospect, Real Madrid playmaker Isco is showing his class in the Spanish giants’ midfield after a slow start.
22) Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
Another immense Real Madrid player, Toni Kroos joined from Bayern Munich last summer and has looked the part after also inspiring his country to World Cup glory in 2014.
21) Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich)
A treble winner for Bayern Munich and World Cup winner for Germany, Philipp Lahm is a modern great at right-back, and has been described by Pep Guardiola as the most intelligent player he’s worked with.
