My Top Three Players in Europe for the 2025/2026 Season
Choosing the best three players in Europe is never an easy task. Football is full of outstanding talents, and every fan will have their own opinion. Your top three may be completely different from mine, and that is what makes football discussions interesting.
One thing that stands out about my selection is that I have included a goalkeeper. Too often, goalkeepers and defenders do not receive the same level of recognition as attacking players. While there are special awards for them, I believe they deserve to compete for the biggest individual honours as well.
After watching the season unfold across Europe, my top three players are David Raya, Ousmane Dembele and Harry Kane. For me, the player who deserves the number one spot is Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
1. David Raya – Arsenal
When Arsenal finally ended their 22-year wait for the Premier League title, many people praised the goalscorers and attacking stars. But behind that success was a goalkeeper who quietly delivered week after week.
David Raya was one of the main reasons Arsenal lifted the trophy. During the most important stage of the season, he produced four consecutive clean sheets, giving his teammates the confidence and platform to secure crucial victories.
The Spanish goalkeeper finished the campaign with 19 clean sheets in 37 league appearances, matching a club record previously set by Arsenal legend David Seaman. Although they share the same first name, Raya has created his own place in Arsenal’s history.
What makes his season even more impressive is his consistency. He made only one mistake that directly led to a goal throughout the entire campaign and did not miss a single minute of league action.
Raya was also a key figure in Arsenal’s unbeaten run to the UEFA Champions League final. Although the Gunners eventually lost to Paris Saint-Germain, his performances throughout the competition were outstanding.
For his leadership, consistency and ability to deliver when it mattered most, David Raya is my Player of the Season in Europe.
2. Ousmane Dembele – Paris Saint-Germain
Ousmane Dembele’s season was a story of resilience and determination.
Injuries slowed him down during the first half of the campaign, and many believed his chances of defending his Ballon d’Or title had disappeared. However, once he regained full fitness, he reminded everyone why he is one of the most dangerous attackers in world football.
Dembele finished the season with 19 goals and 12 assists while helping Paris Saint-Germain win the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, Trophee des Champions, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
His performances in the Champions League knockout stages were especially memorable. He delivered match-winning displays against Liverpool and Bayern Munich before finding the net again in the final.
While his overall season may not have reached the incredible heights of the previous campaign, he still played a vital role in another historic year for PSG. His return to form has also boosted France’s hopes ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
For his influence in PSG’s success and his ability to shine on the biggest stage, Dembele earns second place on my list.
3. Harry Kane – Bayern Munich
There have always been debates about Harry Kane, but one thing nobody can question is his ability to score goals.
Now that he has finally ended the long wait for major trophies, the Bayern Munich striker looks more motivated than ever. The burden of constantly being criticised for not winning titles has disappeared, and Kane has responded with one of the finest seasons of his career.
The England captain scored an incredible 65 goals and added seven assists as Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup.
However, Kane’s contribution went beyond goals. His passing, movement, link-up play and leadership were all crucial to Bayern’s success. He showed that he is much more than a traditional striker.
As the World Cup approaches, England fans will hope he can carry this remarkable form onto the international stage and help the Three Lions end their long wait for major silverware.
His goal-scoring numbers alone make him impossible to ignore, and that is why he completes my top three.
Final Thoughts
Football fans will always have different opinions when it comes to individual awards. Some may choose other stars who enjoyed excellent seasons across Europe.
However, for me, David Raya deserves special recognition for proving that goalkeepers can be just as influential as the players who score the goals. Alongside him, Ousmane Dembele and Harry Kane produced outstanding campaigns that helped their clubs win major trophies.
That is my top three players in Europe for the 2025/2026 season. You may agree or disagree, but one thing is certain, all three delivered performances worthy of being remembered.
