{"id":21329,"date":"2025-08-15T16:51:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T20:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T16:51:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T20:51:44","slug":"top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 11 Rising Stars to Follow in the Exciting 2025-26 European Football Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Moises_Caicedo_Chelsea\" >Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Ousmane_Dembele_Paris_Saint-Germain\" >Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 (Paris Saint-Germain)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Desire_Doue_Paris_Saint-Germain\" >D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9 (Paris Saint-Germain)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Viktor_Gyokeres_Arsenal\" >Viktor Gy\u00f6keres (Arsenal)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Kylian_Mbappe_Real_Madrid\" >Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 (Real Madrid)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Cole_Palmer_Chelsea\" >Cole Palmer (Chelsea)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Christian_Pulisic_AC_Milan\" >Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Raphinha_Barcelona\" >Raphinha (Barcelona)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Florian_Wirtz_Liverpool\" >Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Lamine_Yamal_Barcelona\" >Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/15\/top-11-rising-stars-to-follow-in-the-exciting-2025-26-european-football-season\/#Fan_Take\" >Fan Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soccer_Season_Kickoff_and_Players_to_Watch\"><\/span>Soccer Season Kickoff and Players to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As some major leagues have already begun their seasons, the 2025-26 European club campaign officially kicks off this Friday. The English Premier League, French Ligue 1, and Spanish La Liga are set to unveil their new seasons, while Serie A and the German Bundesliga will follow suit next week.<\/p>\n<p>While the focus is often on the top clubs, it&#8217;s the players that truly entice fans worldwide. Here are eleven players to keep an eye on from now until May.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jobe_Bellingham_Borussia_Dortmund\"><\/span>Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The younger sibling of English sensation Jude Bellingham, Jobe made headlines last season by aiding Sunderland in their Premier League promotion, then later joined Dortmund. He was enthusiastically welcomed to the 81,000-seat Westfalenstadion and has already made an impression by wearing the prestigious number seven shirt. After debuting at the FIFA Club World Cup, he&#8217;s set to help Dortmund chase their first Bundesliga title since 2012.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moises_Caicedo_Chelsea\"><\/span>Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>At just 23, Caicedo has emerged as one of the top defensive midfielders globally since his transition from Brighton &amp; Hove Albion to Chelsea. He played a critical role in the team\u2019s success during last season&#8217;s Club World Cup run and will bring his skill set back into the Champions League as Chelsea aims for European glory after returning from a two-year absence.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ousmane_Dembele_Paris_Saint-Germain\"><\/span>Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 (Paris Saint-Germain)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Demb\u00e9l\u00e9&#8217;s performance last season was stellar, as he played a pivotal role in leading PSG to their first Champions League title while netting 35 goals. Despite facing some pressure, he\u2019s started strong this season, contributing decisively in various matches.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desire_Doue_Paris_Saint-Germain\"><\/span>D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9 (Paris Saint-Germain)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>After a significant summer transfer from Rennes, Dou\u00e9, just 20 years old, burst onto the scene last season, scoring 16 goals. He not only won accolades as the best young player at the Club World Cup but has also been tasked with filling the void left by PSG\u2019s star exits.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Viktor_Gyokeres_Arsenal\"><\/span>Viktor Gy\u00f6keres (Arsenal)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Joining Arsenal for a hefty $86 million after a prolific campaign in Portugal, Gy\u00f6keres is expected to address the team&#8217;s long-standing need for a top striker. With a record of scoring 39 goals in 33 matches last season, he has the potential to bolster Arsenal\u2019s title aspirations.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kylian_Mbappe_Real_Madrid\"><\/span>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 (Real Madrid)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Entering his second season with Real Madrid, the French star scored a remarkable 44 goals last term. Despite individual success, the team&#8217;s aim will now shift towards securing collective achievements, following a disappointing run in previous competitions.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cole_Palmer_Chelsea\"><\/span>Cole Palmer (Chelsea)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Having made an unexpected splash last season, Palmer scored 22 goals after moving from Manchester City. Coming off an impressive FIFA Club World Cup display, his upward trajectory is set to continue as the new season begins.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christian_Pulisic_AC_Milan\"><\/span>Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Pulisic faces a critical season after a tumultuous previous campaign, where he was absent during key matches. Coming off a record-setting performance at Milan, he looks to lead his team back to glory.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raphinha_Barcelona\"><\/span>Raphinha (Barcelona)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>While other teammates shone last season, Raphinha tallied an impressive 34 goals and assists. With his recent form, he hopes to maintain Barcelona&#8217;s momentum heading into the Champions League.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Florian_Wirtz_Liverpool\"><\/span>Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Record-breaker Wirtz is a key addition to Liverpool\u2019s squad, having led Bayer Leverkusen to a Bundesliga title last season. His arrival at Anfield comes with high expectations as Liverpool aims to reclaim their status at the top.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lamine_Yamal_Barcelona\"><\/span>Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Just 18, Yamal has quickly solidified his place as one of the best talents in the world, already contributing significantly to both Barcelona and the national team. His possibilities seem endless as he prepares for his first FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fan_Take\"><\/span>Fan Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 2025-26 season is shaping up to be exhilarating, with fresh talent and established stars intertwining at Europe\u2019s elite clubs. For fans, this rollercoaster of excitement promises unforgettable moments and could significantly impact the landscape of soccer for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Season Kickoff and Players to Watch As some major leagues have already begun their seasons, the 2025-26 European club campaign officially kicks off this Friday. The English Premier League, French Ligue 1, and Spanish La Liga are set to unveil their new seasons, while Serie A and the German Bundesliga will follow suit next [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21330,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[651,1036,5815,40,46,351,745,45,366,84],"class_list":{"0":"post-21329","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-european","9":"tag-exciting","10":"tag-follow","11":"tag-football","12":"tag-news","13":"tag-rising","14":"tag-season","15":"tag-soccer","16":"tag-stars","17":"tag-top"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21329"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21329\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}