Top 10 Centre Forwards in the World Ranked: Harry Kane Claims No.1 Ahead of Kylian Mbappé
ESPN has ranked Harry Kane as the world's top centre forward following his strong performance for Bayern Munich in the 2025/26 season. The list includes other notable players like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, based on seasonal performance metrics.
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Harry Kane has been crowned the world's best centre forward by ESPN on the back of a sensational 2025/26 campaign for Bayern Munich and England.
The Three Lions captain finished ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland , with his remarkable goalscoring numbers proving decisive.
Harry Kane leads the list of top 10 centre forwards in the world after his impressive 2025/26 campaign. Photos by Jürgen Fromme - firo sportphoto, Simon Hofmann and Ahmad Mora. Source: Getty Images ESPN's ranking considered the players' performances across the entire season, rather than placing too much weight on the 2026 World Cup.
Here is how the top 10 centre forwards in the world stack up.
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