The season for Real Madrid didn’t go as expected. The 2024–25 season ended disappointingly, even though they had won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup at the beginning of the season. The team was ousted by Arsenal in the Champions League and lost two big trophies to its rivals. But the season isn’t entirely defined by it. Positives might still be found, including notable instances of individual genius. Our decision to rank the campaign’s top 10 players was influenced by those performances.
10. Güler Arda
Güler, who is still only 19, has advanced significantly this season. He has made a compelling argument for additional playing time with five goals and eight assists. In close games, his ball-smartness and ability to see space between the lines have made a difference.
9. The Camavinga Eduardo
Sets the tone, yet rarely makes the headlines. In midfield, Camavinga has been incredibly productive, covering ground, disrupting play, and advancing the ball. Not ostentatious, but necessary. Two goals, two assists, innumerable recoveries, and the discipline that managers rely on.
8. Courtois Thibaut
He is still among the world’s top goalkeepers in spite of his recent ailments. He constantly comes back as though he never left. He recorded 15 clean sheets in all competitions this season and made multiple game-saving saves at pivotal times. He is a true goalie captain whose mere presence uplifts the backline.
7. Modrić Luka
The veteran simply will not go away. Even though Modrić turned 39 during the season, he was always in control of the pace. Four goals, a few assists, and innumerable instances of poise under duress. An institution rather than merely a player.
6. Tchouaméni, Aurélien
The veteran simply will not go away. Even though Modrić turned 39 during the season, he was always in control of the pace. Four goals, a few assists, and innumerable instances of poise under duress. An institution rather than merely a player.
6. Tchouaméni, Aurélien
Silently important. Others have been able to shine because of his defensive work. Due to injuries in the squad, he has played centre-back more frequently this season, although he has never voiced any complaints. He keeps things simple, makes the right tackles, and reads the game better than others. He never appeared out of place, whether he was playing as a number six or stepping in at centre-back.
5. The Rodrygo
Fourteen goals, including a few in crucial matches. Rodrygo keeps growing into a more well-rounded forward. Despite having a great start to 2025, he did not enjoy this season. He is also among the best players who might depart in the upcoming campaign.
4. Valverde Federico
played more minutes than any other member of the team, and with good cause. Valverde keeps up his pace, presses with cunning, and contributes goals (six this season) and assists. has developed into one of Europe’s most complete midfielders.
3. Bellingham, Jude
Bellingham filled in as if he had been there for years when Madrid needed someone to take charge in the middle. Unrelenting pressure, leadership well beyond his years, and fourteen goals and four assists. The full-fledged midfield player who keeps improving.
2. Júnior Vinícius
The most dynamic left winger in world football, with 21 goals and innumerable defenders defeated. His relationship with Mbappé is still strong despite a poor season, and it should only become better over the next few years.
1. Kylian Mbappé
signed to deliver, and everything was delivered. 42 goals across all competitions, with 30 coming in the league. Mbappé has controlled games in addition to scoring goals. He has been invincible in transitions, confined places, and in front of the goal.
REMARKABLE MENTIONS
11. Asencio Raul
12. Rudiger, Antonio
13. Ceballos, Daniel
14. Díaz Brahim
15. Garcia, Francisco
16. Vazquez, Lucas
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