With 11 players nominated, Brazil outpaced Portugal, France and Spain to lead the FIFA The Best 2025 Team of the Season. Sofascore’s analysis dives into the performances of the Brazilian stars who shined across top leagues and the Club World Cup
FIFA The Best 2025: Brazilians Dominate Team of the Season Shortlist
Oct 5, 2025
Ballon d’Or: Yearly Portion of Heated Debate and (un)justified Controversy
The 2025 Ballon d’Or crowned Ousmane Dembélé after his best season yet. But while his triumph felt deserved, Raphinha’s shock fifth-place finish, despite record-breaking numbers, reignited debates over bias, voting politics, and the award’s lack of suspense.
Sep 23, 2025
Ballon d’Or vs. Sofascore Rating. Who Should Have Won It?
The Ballon d’Or 2025 crowned Dembélé, but Sofascore ratings suggest a different story. With Yamal rated higher, Vitinha’s influence, and Raphinha overlooked despite top numbers, the gap between votes and stats shows why the debate will never end.
Jan 17, 2025
Five Ingredients of a Recipe That Could Help Barça Conquer Europe
As the business end of the footballing season closes down, we ask ourselves are Barça’s big wins against Europe’s top sides a sign of things to come this spring.
Nov 15, 2024
European football’s top performers
With the season now well under way, we check out the best performers based on the Sofascore rating.