From left, Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele
Another year is almost over and 2025 has been a strong year for many footballers.
From emerging young talent to experienced older heads showing they've still very much got it, BBC Sport looks at some of the best players in the men's game over the course of the last 12 months.
You can vote for who you think has been the best in 2025 at the bottom of the article.
The England captain has been in the form of his life this year, continuing to be prolific for Bayern Munich.
