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Who is the best football player in world today and why?

Do you know the best football player in the world today? Well, hold your breath as we heat up the argument on this critical subject among football lovers including you.

There are many great football players in the world today, but it is difficult to say who is the best. However, some of the most commonly mentioned contenders for the title of best football player in the world include:

  • Lionel Messi: Messi is widely considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time. He has won the Ballon d’Or award a record seven times, and he has led Barcelona to numerous trophies. Messi is a prolific goalscorer and a creative playmaker, and he is capable of scoring goals from anywhere on the pitch.
    Lionel Messi, football player
  • Cristiano Ronaldo: Ronaldo is another all-time great footballer who is often mentioned in the same breath as Messi. He has won the Ballon d’Or award five times, and he has led Real Madrid to numerous trophies. Ronaldo is a powerful goalscorer and a clinical finisher, and he is also capable of creating chances for his teammates.
    Cristiano Ronaldo, football player
  • Robert Lewandowski: Lewandowski is one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football today. He has won the Bundesliga Golden Boot award six times, and he has led Bayern Munich to numerous trophies. Lewandowski is a clinical finisher who is capable of scoring goals in a variety of ways.
    Robert Lewandowski, football player
  • Neymar: Neymar is a Brazilian forward who is known for his dribbling skills and his ability to create chances for his teammates. He has won the Copa America with Brazil, and he has also won the Champions League with Barcelona. Neymar is a talented player who is still in his prime, and he could go on to become one of the greatest footballers of all time.
    Neymar, football player
  • Kylian Mbappé: Mbappé is a French forward who is known for his speed and his finishing ability. He has won the World Cup with France, and he has also won the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappé is a young player who is still developing, but he has the potential to become one of the greatest footballers of all time.
    Kylian Mbappé, football player

 

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Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide who they think is the best football player in the world today. However, the players listed above are all considered to be among the best in the world, and they all have the potential to go down in history as some of the greatest footballers of all time.

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