What makes a football player iconic? Is it their impressive abilities on the field or their record-breaking scores? Explore today's football world and uncover the players who rattled the current scene with exceptional skills and athletic abilities. 

Mohamed Salah

Born in Egypt, Mohamed Salah is a highly skilled athlete known for his incredible speed and dribbling. He played for football clubs like Fiorentina (on loan), Chelsea F.C., and AS Roma. From 2017 to the present, he has been with Liverpool F.C. 

Mohamed is a renowned right winger and forward for the current EPL club leader. As of writing, he tops the EPL leaderboards as the player with the most goals (27) and assists (18). 

Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe is Real Madrid’s prized player, as he is one of the fastest players in the world. His popularity skyrocketed when he scored a hat-trick in the final game against Argentina in 2022. 

In his career, he became part of several teams, like Monaco and Monaco II. His longest stay was with Paris Saint-Germain; now, he plays for Real Madrid. As of this writing, Mbappe holds second in most goals (22) in the current LaLiga season. 

Vinícius Junior

Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, most commonly referred to as Vinícius Junior, is a Brazilian football player with agility and elite dribbling skills that are out of this world. Before Real Madrid, he also played for Brazil and Flamengo. 

Despite not being on the current LaLiga leaderboards, his skill and athleticism will forever be remembered for scoring the winning goal in the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool in 2022. 

Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski is a Poland-born football player who plays for FC Barcelona as their striker. He is known as one of the greatest in football history and has shown his skill through elite goal-scoring feats. 

Lewandowski has proven his worth as a football player when he set a Guinness World Record by scoring five goals in just nine minutes. This incredible feat was seen during the 2015 Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg match. 

Harry Kane

Harry Edward Kane is an English football player known for his exceptional striking abilities and technical skills. He played for numerous teams, such as Leicester and Tottenham, but currently plays for Bayern Munich. 

According to the Bundesliga league table, Kane is currently the top scorer with 24 goals under his belt. His team, Bayern Munich, is also at the top of the table with their astounding 22 wins, two losses, and 72 points in total. 

Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana is the youngest player on this list, and there is a reason why he quickly became a football superstar. Known for his incredible composure and technical field skills, this young FC Barcelona winger is recognised as one of the most promising players today. 

Despite his age, he has already secured multiple awards, including the Kopa Trophy in 2024 and the ‘Breakthrough of the Year Award�?at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Madrid on April 21, 2025. 

Erling Haaland

Erling Braut Haaland is one of today's most dominant and prolific strikers in the football industry. His excellent agility, strength, and calm demeanour made him a fan favourite. Currently playing for Manchester City, his debut with the team became iconic as he became the top scorer during the 2022-2023 EPL. 

The Norwegian football player is also known for his iconic five goals in a single match against RB Leipzig, which tied Lionel Messi’s record for the most goals scored in a single UCL knockout game.

Discover the feats of these legendary players

These are some of the most iconic football players in the current football industry. Their legendary status was born out of skill and their explosive athleticism. Whether it's the number of goals scored in a single match or topping the league table, these players have shown they are worthy of this title. 

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After their Liverpool defeat, Manchester City regained ground as they defeated Tottenham Hotspurs with a score of 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. 

As the 12th-minute approached, previously injured Erling Haaland dealt the decisive blow and scored a goal. Cheers from City fans overwhelmed the away stadium, and chants became more powerful as the game progressed. 

The goal made by Haaland became the winning point for Man City as Hotspurs failed to grab a point in any of their counterattacks for the rest of the game. 

With the match concluding in Man City’s win, chances of securing a spot in the top 4 of the Premier League are getting stronger. Football enthusiasts are dropping predictions left and right about the elite league’s top teams and Man City just became a strong choice to consider.

Match recap

In the earlier parts of the game, an attempt by Haaland was thwarted by the Tottenham Hotspurs goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario. Man City’s forward Jeremy Doku’s chance to score a point was also blocked by Vicario. 

Multiple attempts to score a point were made by Man City but the goalkeeper’s defence is as strong as ever. 

Doku tried two assists but to no avail. His attempt with Man City’s forward Savinho failed as the player missed the goal. On his second, he found Erling Haaland, another forward, in a great position but as Haaland attempted a goal, Vicario once again did a vital close-range save. 

Spurs tried to get back on its feet and made several attempts to score but failed to find one in the first half.

In the second half of the game, Spurs managed to create a chance for a goal as Spurs�?defender Pedro Porro kicked a cross and attempted an assist with Spurs�?forward Wilson Odobert who sent the shot wide. Once again, they failed to secure a point. 

As the game was nearing completion, Spurs finally gave in and attacked with aggression—which put Man City under a lot of pressure. Spurs�?forwards Mathys Tel and Brennan Johnson saw opportunities to goal but both attempts failed. 

These efforts had Man City tightening their defences as well as trying to go on another offensive. 

When Man City was under enough pressure, Spurs substituted one of their top players, Son Heung-min. But despite efforts, he also failed to score and turn the tides of the game. 

During the stoppage time, Haaland believed he scored another point for Man City, but a VAR’s decision deemed the goal invalid, leaving Man City with just 1 secured point. 

The final moments of the game were some of the most intense as Man City desperately tried to defend their sole score while Spurs midfielder Pape Matar Sarr grabbed a good chance to goal in the centre. Though an attempt was made, he did not score a point. 

End of a winning streak

This defeat ended Tottenham Hotspur’s three-match winning streak against Brentford FC, Manchester United, and Ipswich Town. This defeat led to Hotspurs dropping to rank 13 in the English Premier League table. 

The team’s fans still believe that they will have other redeeming games and at least reach the top 10. Despite the defeat, Spurs supporters still have high hopes for the team. 

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