Football fans will be looking out for dazzling skills and breathtaking performances from top footballers in the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League season and there are a good number of players to watch out for in this campaign.
It will be another rollercoaster of action as the biggest club competition in Europe returns with some exciting fixtures expected.
Follow us as we take you through some top footballers likely to make an impact for their clubs in the premium club competition in Europe.
Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe is undoubtedly one of the top footballers to watch out for in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. The prolific forward has been one of the competition’s top performers in recent years.
Two goals are what separates the 25-year-old from entering the top ten all-time UEFA Champions League goal scorers list – a milestone he will be looking to break this season.
Another achievement Mbappe will fix his eyes on will be finally taking home the UEFA Champions League trophy that has so far eluded him in his already illustrious career.
Jude Bellingham
Last season’s breakout star signing for Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham, will be looking to replicate his performances that helped Los Blancos win the UEFA Champions League title again.
His 23 goals in all competitions last season helped Real Madrid become Spain and Europe champions.
Lamine Yamal
Fast-rising Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal is among the top footballers to watch for in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League campaign
The exciting youngster has taken to life in professional football like a duck to water. He followed up his record-breaking debut season with an outstanding Euro 2024 tournament, helping Spain emerge champions.
Barcelona fans will be hoping he can live up to the hype and deliver the trophy to Camp Nou.
Dani Olmo
Dani Olmo is also among the top footballers to watch out for in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. Another star at the Euro 2024, Olmo secured a transfer to boyhood club Barcelona from RB Leipzig this summer.
He has made an immediate impact at his new club, scoring in each of his first three matches. However, a hamstring injury will see him miss the club’s Champions League opener and spend some weeks on the sidelines.
Nevertheless, he is a big prospect in the competition and is likely to roar with his best performance when returning from the sidelines.
Harry Kane
Harry Kane’s hunt for a first professional career title continues this season.
Bayern missed out on winning any silverware last season, despite the 44 goals scored by the striker. He will hope new boss Vincent Kompany can change his fortunes. The 2024-25 Champions League will be another battleground for the forward.
Micheal Olise
Olise’s impressive performances for Crystal Palace last season saw European giants Bayern Munich knocking on the door for his services.
The youngster, who made his senior debut for France national team in the September international break, will be hoping to impress on his debut Champions League campaign with Bayern Munich.
Xavi Simons
Xavi Simon is arguably one of the top footballers to watch out for in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. The talented youngster is back on a second loan spell at Leipzig from Paris St-Germain.
He will be looking to build on his 10 goals and 15 assists last season in a bid to fire his team to European glory.
Antonio Nusa
Norwegian wonderkid Anthony Nusa signed for RB Leipzig from Club Bruges this summer. He also reportedly attracted interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and Brentford.
Nusa will be looking to build on his two goals so far at his new team and play a big role in his team’s drive for the European quest.
Julian Alvarez
Atletico Madrid’s big-money signing from Manchester City, Julian Alvarez, is one of the top players to check out in the competition.
He will be looking to build on the eight Champions League goals he already has with Man City and deliver for his new team in the biggest club competition in Europe.
Conor Gallagher
Midfielder Conor Gallagher, 24, was recruited from Chelsea in a bid to strengthen the midfield ranks at Atletico Madrid.
The England star will be in action for the La Liga side in the 2024-25 Champions League and is one of the top players to watch out for.
João Neves
The highly rated defensive midfielder joined PSG from Benfica for a fee of £50m as the French side look to strengthen their ranks.
He played 75 first-team games for Benfica and has counted four appearances for PSG so far. Also, he has won 11 caps for Portugal despite still being a teenager. The 2024-25 Champions League will be another stage for the youngster to showcase his talent.
Desire Doue
Desire Doue is another youngster PSG splashed big money on this summer.
The attacking midfielder will be looking to impress in his debut European campaign with the club.
Viktor Gyokeres
Victor Gyokeres, 26, has been rated as one of the most lethal strikers in Europe. His prowess has seen him emerge as a top target for several top teams in Europe.
He will hope to prove his mettle and live up to the bidding in his debut Champions League campaign for Sporting Lisbon.
Ademola Lookman
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, 26, is among the top footballers to watch out in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. The 2024 Europa League final hero will be looking to replicate his heroics for Atalanta in his side Champions League debut for the club.
He has improved immensely since he joined Atalanta and the club will count on his proficiency in the elite club competition in Europe.
Angel Gomes
Youngster Angel Gomes who holds the record for being Manchester United’s youngest Premier League player, having made his debut aged 16 in 2017, is another player to watch out for.
He has made a name for himself at Lille after racking up a league-high eight Ligue 1 assists last season. Gomes will be in action for Lille in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League.
Georgi Sudakov
Georgi Sudakov rejected offers from Napoli and Juventus last season, opting to stay with Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine.
After scoring against Barcelona last season, Sudakov would have set his sights on replicating his performances on several other European giants. He will be crucial in Shakhtar Donetsk’s 2024-25 UEFA Champions League campaign.
Arne Engels
Celtic spent £11m to recruit the services of the talented Belgian.
The versatile youngster was a regular for Augsburg last season, playing in a variety of positions. His abilities would be of great help to Celtic’s Champions League campaign this season. He is arguably one of the promising footballers to watch out for in the competition.
Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz roared back to form last season for Bayer Leverkusen from the shackles of a hamstring injury. The talented German was instrumental in his side’s unbeaten league and domestic triumph.
He will be looking to extend his maiden UEFA Champions League campaign with Bayer Leverkusen.
Jeremie Frimpong
23-year-old Dutch defender Jeremy Frimpong is one of the top footballers to watch out for in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. He was another name vital in Bayer Leverkusen’s heroics last season.
The right-back notched in 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions. It remains to be seen if he can replicate that form in the Champions League.
Martin Baturina
‘Next Luka Modric,’ Martin Baturina is on the radar of several big European teams. Juventus and Arsenal have shown a long-standing interest in the player, but he is continuing his career at Dinamo Zagreb.
The Croatia international would be looking to make an even bigger name for himself this season in the Champions League.
Serhou Guirassy
Borrusia Dortmund parted with £15m to bring Serhou Guirassy to the Signal Iduna Park after a breakout season for Stuttgart. The Guinea intense scored 28 Bundesliga goals in 28 Bundesliga games for Stuttgart before the switch to Borussia Dortmund.
He missed out on the Bundesliga Golden Boot, falling behind only Harry Kane. This is his second season in the Champions League after the 2020-21 campaign with Rennes when he netted a goal against Chelsea. He will be a crucial attacking asset for Borussia Dortmund in the campaign.
Anatoliy Trubin
The Ukrainian is looking to play in his fifth Champions League campaign with Benfica.
He has made 37 appearances in Europe already and will hope to build on his gains with Benfica in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League.
