By Oscar Castillo ’25

Kylian Mbappe is the best soccer player in today’s era. At only 19 years old he has won a world cup. His current transfer worth is 180 million at 24 years old. His first world cup he played in, he was only 19 years old, one of the youngest players to ever play in a world cup.

At the age of 19 he was the 4th soccer player after Messi, Neymar and Balotelli to grace a magazine’s cover. As of July 29 2023 Mbappe has scored 283 goals for club and country in 402 appearances. 

Erling Haaland at only 24 years of age and playing in Europe and is playing in champion league games. His all time games are 214 in 263 games. Haaland has 18 hattricks and is the 7th player with the most hattricks. One one the most expensive players at the moment, worth 155 million euros.

The trophies he currently has are UEFA best player in Europe, 5x footballer of the year, 6x top goal scorer, 2x T-M player of the season. And will continue to dominate the leagues like his father. Lots of potential with haaland and his success.

Lionel Messi no doubt Messi is the best player of all time and till this day still dominating the clubs and countries. He has countless trophies including a world cup, 7x ballon d’or, 3x best fifa men’s player, 10x player of the year, 1x copa america, 4x champions league’s and more.

Being the 3rd player with the most goals, 818 goals in 1037 games. Messi also famously scored 91 goals in a calendar year in 2012. While Messi was at Barcelona he was able to win every possible trophy. Most people will agree on him being the best player of all time.

Jude Bellingham the best midfield player in today’s date and a future star and future best midfielder. At only 20 years old he has achieved 1x player of the year and 1x German cup winner and many more individual trophies. He is currently in one of the best teams of all time with lots of history and achievements.

With only 33 goals in 137 appearances as a midfielder not many midfielders can score in their whole career. Young talent for the future and will be known for his magic performance.

Kevin De Bruyne is one of the best midfielders in today’s era. KDB is the best team as of right now man city. With 64 goals in 243 appearances and 102 assists. Known for his fantastic playmaking and flair. He has won 2x player of the season, 2x goal of the month, 5x championship leagues, 3x playmaker.

If he continues this he will be marked down as one of the best midfielders of all time. KDB and the rest of the man city team have lots of trophies ahead of them