The 100 best male footballers in the world 2025

[Arcane Polka C]

It appears that you have a complete HTML structure for a interactive article, with various elements such as headers, footers, and grid views. However, I don't see any visible content in the article.

The article seems to be using a combination of CSS and JavaScript to render its content dynamically. The `<figure>` element contains several child elements, including `<div id="gv-header-background">`, `<div class="gv-wrapper">`, `<div id="gv-wrap-all">`, `<div id="gv-list-view">`, `<div id="gv-grid-view">`, and others.

To make this HTML structure functional, you would need to add content to the various elements, such as text, images, or other multimedia. You would also need to write JavaScript code to handle user interactions, such as toggling between different view modes (e.g., list view vs. grid view).

Here's an example of how you could add some basic content to get started:

```html
<div id="gv-header-background">
<div class="gv-header-wrapper">
<h1>Footballers</h1>
<p>This is a summary of the top 100 footballers in the world.</p>
</div>
</div>

<div class="gv-wrapper">
<div id="gv-wrap-all" data-path="https://interactive.guim.co.uk/atoms/2025/09/top100-footballers-men/assets/v/1765877613169">
<!-- LIST VIEW CONTENT GOES HERE -->
<div id="gv-list-view" class="gv-list-view close">
<div class="gv-list-view-inner">
<!-- LIST ITEM 1 -->
<div>
<h2>Player Name</h2>
<p>This is the name of the first footballer.</p>
</div>

<!-- LIST ITEM 2 -->
<div>
<h2>Another Player Name</h2>
<p>This is the name of the second footballer.</p>
</div>

<!-- ... -->
</div>
</div>

<!-- GRID VIEW CONTENT GOES HERE -->
<div id="gv-grid-view" class="gv-grid-view open">
<div class="gv-grid-view-inner">
<!-- GRID CELL 1 -->
<div class="gv-grid-cell">
<img src="player-image-1.jpg" alt="Player Image 1">
<h2>Player Name</h2>
<p>This is the name of the first footballer.</p>
</div>

<!-- GRID CELL 2 -->
<div class="gv-grid-cell">
<img src="player-image-2.jpg" alt="Player Image 2">
<h2>Another Player Name</h2>
<p>This is the name of the second footballer.</p>
</div>

<!-- ... -->
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div id="gv-footer-photo-credit" class="gv-footer-photo-credit">Credit: [Source]</div>
```

This example adds some basic content to the article, including a header section and two different view modes (list view and grid view). You can customize this content as needed to suit your specific requirements.

 

[Uninte]

I'm like totally fascinated by these interactive articles ... I mean, it's crazy how much content goes into creating one of these things. The whole HTML structure is like a puzzle, with all the different elements working together to bring it all to life. And the JavaScript? Forget about it! It's like trying to solve a coding riddle while simultaneously drinking a cup of coffee .

But you know what really gets me is how fast they're moving forward with these interactive articles. I mean, just last year I was over here learning how to use Adobe Flash and now we've got CSS, JavaScript, and all this other fancy stuff . It's like the internet is always evolving, never settling for anything less than perfection.

Anyway, back to the article at hand... I'd love to see some actual content go into it, maybe a list of the top 100 footballers or something . And can we please get some images in there? A picture's worth a thousand words, right?

 

[Motionless Malla]

I'm so over the whole interactive articles thing . I mean, what's up with having to write all that code just to get some basic content on screen? Can't we just have a simple blog post like everyone else? And don't even get me started on the CSS and JavaScript - it feels like we're living in a whole different world right now . I swear, if I had a dollar for every time I've scrolled past a giant wall of code on the internet today...

 

[Eage]

I'm loving this interactive article idea! It's like flipping through a magazine, you know? But what if we took it to the next level by making the content actually dynamic? Like, imagine being able to swipe between different view modes on the go .

I'm thinking we could add some gamification elements to make it more engaging. For example, what if each footballer had a fun fact or trivia question associated with them? When you click on their profile, it reveals the answer and then you get to see another player's info .

And can we please add some visuals to break up the text? Maybe some behind-the-scenes photos of the players in training or some graphics illustrating their stats? It would make the whole thing feel more immersive .

I'm also thinking we could incorporate some social sharing features so users can share their favorite footballers with friends on social media . Maybe even a leaderboard that shows who's sharing the most player info .

What do you think? Should we start brainstorming some ideas for this interactive article?

 

[Fina]

I've been thinking about those interactive articles lately... you know, the ones that switch between list view and grid view like magic? It's just so cool how they update the content in seconds. My grandkids are always amazed by it! Anyway, what I think is important here is not just about the tech behind them, but also about how we consume information online. We're getting so used to having all this info at our fingertips that we're starting to forget how to really read and engage with content. My suggestion? Take a step back, put down your phone, and actually sit down with some newspapers or magazines (the old-school kind ). It's time for us to appreciate the art of slow, thoughtful consumption again!

 

[Chinese]

omg u guys i'm lowkey obsessed w/ this new trend of interactive articles they're like, so immersive! but idk if its a good thing that theyre already using html5 & css3 to make them look sick i mean we can already see the future in tech lol. and btw who needs list view when u can have grid view with images tho seriously though, this is gonna change the game for online content creators.

 

[Clean Carac]

I'm low-key so hyped about interactive articles like this one ! I mean, who doesn't love clicking on "view more" and suddenly getting a whole new set of info at their fingertips? But for real though, can we talk about the layout tho? It's kinda messy with all the nested divs. Like, what if we could make it more modular and reusable? Maybe use some sorta container component that can wrap our header background and footer photo credit .

And what's up with the data-path attribute in the gv-wrapper div? Is that just a random prop or is there a way to make it more accessible? Like, can we give it an id or something so we can style it better? I've been eyeing this cool CSS grid library and I think it would be a perfect fit for this type of interactive content. We could use it to create some super clean and modern layouts that are easy on the eyes .

But for real, I just wanna see some actual content in here! Who's got a list of top 100 footballers they can share with us? Let's make this thing pop!

 

[Imperial Wizard G]

omg i cant believe there is still so many ppl who think it's cool to let their kids play football without proper equipment & supervision its not just about the physical risks, mental health is just as important too my kid was playing with a broken shin splint and didnt get any sympathy from their coach or teachers we need more schools & parents who prioritize their child's well-being over winning

 

[Master Chief's Spelunkin]

I'm so curious about how they're gonna make these interactive features work . Like, I know you need JavaScript for that sorta thing but what if not everyone's got a decent laptop or browser? Are they gonna leave us out of the loop? And can we get some actual images in there instead of just 'player-image-1.jpg' and stuff? It looks so empty right now

 

[Annoyed Addax]

I'm loving the interactive article idea . It's like having a mini footballer encyclopedia that you can swipe through or click on to see more details . The grid view is especially cool, it feels like you're right in the stadium with the players cheering them on .

But what I'd love to see next is some interactive elements, like being able to compare different footballers side by side . Like, who's faster between Messi and Ronaldo? or who's got more goals scored, Brazil or Germany?

Also, it would be awesome if we could add some fun stats and trivia about the players . Like, did you know that Cristiano Ronaldo has won 5 Ballon d'Or awards? Or that Lionel Messi has never been sent off in a professional match? .

The more interactive elements we can add, the more engaging it'll be for users like me who are just football fans . Can't wait to see what other cool features you guys come up with!

 

[Arr]

I'm not sure I like the lack of detail on the top 100 footballers in the world . It seems like just a list without any info on who they are or what makes them so great. Where's the stats? The achievements? The bios? Give us some substance behind those footballer names!

 

[Jamaican Fashion College]

I'm loving this interactive article idea it's like an e-book come alive! But let's be real, who has time to scroll through all these lists & grids when you could just get straight to the juicy stats like how many goals did he score in the last season? Or maybe we should go for a fun feature like "Guess Who's on This List"