Sexiest Footballer of 2025: Chelsea star grabs Top Spot, Cristiano Ronaldo not even in Top Five!

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Move over, Cristiano Ronaldo - there's a new heartthrob in town! Chelsea's rising star Cole Palmer has been officially named the sexiest footballer of 2025, topping a survey conducted among UK fans.

Palmer, who has been dazzling Premier League audiences with his goal-scoring and playmaking abilities, now has another accolade to his name - football's ultimate heartthrob. In a poll conducted by Slotozilla, 2,500 UK adults between the ages of 18 and 55 ranked 50 top footballers based on their attractiveness. The criteria? Facial symmetry, grooming and style, on-field presence, charisma, and social media appeal.

Cole Palmer Leads the Pack

The 22-year-old Chelsea sensation claimed the top spot with 19% of the vote, edging out Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham (17%) and Manchester City's Jack Grealish (15%). With such a talented trio leading the rankings, it seems football fans have a soft spot for creative playmakers.

Interestingly, the top four players-Palmer, Bellingham, Grealish, and Arsenal's Declan Rice-all command hefty transfer fees, proving that while money can't buy love, it might just add to the allure.

While Palmer was the undisputed national favorite, the survey revealed some interesting regional trends. Palmer was most adored in the North West and Midlands, no doubt thanks to his Manchester City roots. Grealish stole hearts in London and the South East with his signature style and slick appearance. Haaland found favor in Scotland, with fans admiring his powerful physique and striking features.

Where is Cristiano Ronaldo Ranked?

Despite his legendary status and five Ballon d'Or titles, Ronaldo, now 40 and playing for Al-Nassr, placed eighth in the rankings with just 6% of the vote. Ronaldo, despite being ranked 8th, claimed the top spot in Northern Ireland.

It seems that even the Portuguese icon's famous physique and chiseled features weren't enough to compete with England's new generation of footballing heartthrobs.

The Top 10 Sexiest Footballers of 2025

Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England) - 19%

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England) - 17%

Jack Grealish (Man City & England) - 15%

Declan Rice (Arsenal & England) - 12%

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool & England) - 10%

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal & England) - 8%

Marcus Rashford (Man Utd & England) - 7%

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr & Portugal) - 6%

Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway) - 4%

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France) - 2%

With England internationals dominating the list, it's clear that fans have a special admiration for the Three Lions stars. But for now, Cole Palmer stands tall as the king of footballing charm, proving that he's just as much of a star off the pitch as he is on it.