Erling Haaland has been tipped to become the best player in the world by 2025, according to a fan poll. The Norwegian striker garnered 26.1% of the vote, beating Kylian Mbappe and Phil Foden to the top spot.
The poll, conducted by the Daily Mirror, asked readers to predict who will be the world's best footballer in four years' time. Haaland's impressive scoring record at Borussia Dortmund—70 goals in 69 appearances—was cited as a key reason for his popularity.
Kylian Mbappe came second with 15.2% of the vote, while Manchester City's Phil Foden was third with 11.8%. Bukayo Saka and Harvey Elliott rounded out the top five with 8.1% and an unspecified percentage, respectively.
The results suggest that the next generation of stars is poised to take over from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, both of whom are now in their mid-30s. By 2025, Messi will be 38 and Ronaldo 40, making it unlikely they will still be competing at the highest level.
