Player Ratings
Position-by-position ratings of the world game: strikers, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers and the best young players, ranked and argued.
The 10 Best Strikers in the World Right Now
Goals, movement, link play and big-match records — the ten centre-forwards who set the standard going into the new season.
2026-08-29
The 10 Best Midfielders in the World Right Now
Controllers, engines and creators — the ten midfielders who will dictate how the new season is played, ranked and argued.
2026-08-18
The 10 Best Defenders in the World Right Now
Duels, anticipation, build-up play — the ten defenders who set the standard, judged across two full seasons rather than one hot month.
2026-08-15
The 10 Best Goalkeepers in the World Right Now
Shot-stopping, sweeping, distribution and penalties — the ten goalkeepers who define the position right now, ranked with the numbers that matter.
2026-08-13
The 10 Best Young Players in World Football
The under-21 generation led by Lamine Yamal — ranked on real minutes, real output and room to grow, not highlight reels.
2026-08-11