20 Best English Footballers in the World Right Now (Ranked)

One of the traditional juggernauts on the international scene, any taste of glory for England has evaded their grasp since that triumph in 1966, spearheaded by the likes of Sir Bobby Moore and Sir Geoff Hurst.

It ended in heartbreak for England at the 2024 Euros, with Gareth Southgate failing to make sure the Three Lions got over the line in the final of the competition against Spain. The sting of the 2021 finals defeat was still fresh in the memory of England fans and players which made the loss all the worse.

Gareth Southgate resigned from his role as England manager after the loss, which means that change is afoot. New manager Thomas Tuchel has an incredible talented pool to pick from, and he will be spoilt for choice. GIVEMESPORT brings you the 20 best England players.

Ranking factors

Performances for England.
Current form for the respective club.
Trophies won at club level.
How important they have been to their club’s success.

The 20 Best English Footballers in the World [Ranked]

Rank
Player
Club
England appearances

1.
Harry Kane
Bayern Munich
104

2.
Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid
41

3.
Cole Palmer
Chelsea
11

4.
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal
43

5.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool
33

6.
Declan Rice
Arsenal
63

7.
Phil Foden
Manchester City
44

8.
Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa
18

9.
Anthony Gordon
Newcastle United
10

10.
John Stones
Manchester City
83

11.
Marc Guehi
Crystal Palace
22

12.
Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa
2

13.
Jordan Pickford
Everton
74

14.
Dominic Solanke
Tottenham Hotspur
3

15.
Morgan Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest
2

16.
Lewis Hall
Newcastle United
2

17.
Curtis Jones
Liverpool
3

18
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal
1

19.
Kobbie Mainoo
Manchester United
10

20.
Jarrod Bowen
West Ham United
14

Harry Kane

Bayern Munich

England striker Harry Kane in action

A consistent goalscorer for both club and country, there are not many that can rival Harry Kane at the top of the rankings with 44 goals and 12 assists in 45 outings for Bayern Munich in the 2023/24 season. Blessed with dynamism, the former Tottenham Hotspur ace can do it all: score goals, link up with wide men, drop deeper and play acute ball through the lines.

While winning the Bundesliga title may have escaped his grasp, the England centurion has done everything in his power to achieve greatness in the German top flight. Regarded as one of the greatest British players to ever play overseas, the talismanic centre-forward is pivotal to the success of both Bayern Munich and the England National Team.

Harry Kane’s 2024/25 stats

Games
37

Goals
32

Assists
11

 

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