Lamine Yamal has been ranked as the world’s leading footballer, topping a list of 10 players compiled by Sports Mole on November 9, 2026. The Barcelona forward leads a collection that includes established stars representing Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

The 19-year-old occupies first place after an extraordinary rise at Barcelona. He made his senior debut at the age of 15 and became a regular member of the first team at 16. Since then, Yamal has registered 62 goals and 64 assists across 176 appearances for the Catalan club. His achievements also include winning the 2026 World Cup, further strengthening his reputation as one of football’s leading talents.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is placed second. Since arriving in Germany in 2023, the England captain has scored 156 goals and supplied 43 assists in 162 appearances. His Bundesliga record is particularly impressive, with 102 goals in 103 matches. Kane has also claimed the league’s Golden Boot on two occasions and recently won the Ballon d’Or.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe takes third position, having recorded 103 goals and 15 assists in 119 appearances for the Spanish giants. The France international has additionally scored 67 times in 107 outings for his country. However, his limited trophy success since joining Madrid has affected his position.

His Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham is fourth after an impressive contribution to England’s 2026 World Cup campaign. The 23-year-old has also continued to produce strong numbers at club level, scoring five goals and providing four assists in 16 appearances for Madrid this season.

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Barcelona attacker Raphinha occupies fifth place after an outstanding start to the campaign. The Brazilian has contributed 19 goals and three assists in 14 appearances, with his effectiveness in a central attacking role helping him maintain an influential presence in the team.

Vitinha is ranked sixth. The Portuguese midfielder has been a central figure in Paris Saint-Germain’s success, playing an important part in the French club’s consecutive Champions League triumphs. His ability to dictate the tempo, control possession and influence matches has reinforced his standing among the world’s elite midfielders.

Arsenal’s Declan Rice comes seventh. The £105 million signing has justified the investment through his dependable performances and growing influence in midfield. His impressive ball-carrying ability, contributions from set pieces and reliability have helped Arsenal reach new heights.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is eighth, despite criticism of his performances this season. The Norwegian has still scored 14 goals in 14 appearances during the current campaign. His overall record for City stands at 176 goals and 30 assists in 212 matches.

Ousmane Dembele is ninth despite currently recovering from a hamstring injury. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has contributed four goals and six assists in 10 appearances this season, maintaining an impressive contribution despite his absence.

Achraf Hakimi completes the ranking in tenth position. The Moroccan right-back’s attacking qualities have been instrumental in PSG’s consecutive Champions League successes, establishing him as one of the finest full-backs in world football.