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From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterOrder the new issue with delivery included here just select April Issue 389. Subscribe to FourFourTwo today and save! Youll get 13 issues per yearFirst a message from our editor, James Andrew:With January underway and 20 Premier League matchdays played, it was beginning to look as though the season was done and dusted. Nottingham Forest had just beaten West Ham to open up a seven-point gap between the two sides, while at the top, Arsenal were six points clear of Manchester City. You may like NEW ISSUE: Exclusive Martin Odegaard interview, Liam Roseniors rise to Chelsea boss, weirdest injuries ever, James Maddison and Pepe Reina, plus Nani Q&A NEW ISSUE: Cristiano Ronaldos quest for 1,000 goals, the football rich list, Granit Xhakas Arsenal rollercoaster, Michael Laudrup and Sol Campbell, plus trendsetter Tony Pulis The story of 2025 in FourFourTwo covers The fear was it could be a procession until May, with very little changing in the positions in the table that really mattered. By mid-February though, West Ham and Manchester City had narrowed those respective gaps to remind us once more that nothing is ever certain in the Premier League, before we reach the business end of the season in April and May.In this issue of the magazine, we celebrate the footballers who make the English top flight the exciting and unpredictable league it is, as we rank the very best 50 players of the 2025-26 campaign.There will be those who say that its always the same players in the list every year, but think again. Of last years top 10, only three even make the top 50 this time around, such has been the emergence of new stars from Aston Villa, Brentford, Sunderland and Fulham, to name just a few.Of course, if you dont agree with our list, then jump on social media and tell us what weve got wrong, but make sure you use #FFTPL50.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Enjoy the mag, and the twists and turns during the seasons run-in.JamesThe top 50 Premier League playersFourFourTwo ranks the finest performers of 2025-26, from an expert drummer to a future NBA star. You may like NEW ISSUE: Exclusive Martin Odegaard interview, Liam Roseniors rise to Chelsea boss, weirdest injuries ever, James Maddison and Pepe Reina, plus Nani Q&A NEW ISSUE: Cristiano Ronaldos quest for 1,000 goals, the football rich list, Granit Xhakas Arsenal rollercoaster, Michael Laudrup and Sol Campbell, plus trendsetter Tony Pulis The story of 2025 in FourFourTwo covers The fall and rise of PalermoHaving dropped to the fourth tier in 2019, Palermo are pushing for a Serie A return after joining the City Football Group FFT flew to the north Sicilian coast to meet boss Filippo Inzaghi, and hear why Colonel Gaddafi once tried to tempt the club to Africa.World Cup play-offs guideThe last six places at this summers tournament are up for grabs this month watch out for the unofficial world champs, a Pacific Ocean archipelago, plus a former Manchester United coach in Iraq.Hearts bid to unseat Celtic and RangersWithout a league title since 1960, the Jambos have a real chance of finishing top of the Scottish Premiership podium this term FFT discovers how smart management and a renowned recruitment guru caught both the Old Firm giants by surprise.The Boys A Bit SpecialOur latest scouting report rates Newcastles rising star and a player born just after Zidanes headbutt.FFT meets Nico WilliamsThe winger was in huge demand after netting in Spains Euro 2024 final win over England, only to sign a new 10-year deal at Athletic Bilbao. FFT flew to the Basque Country to meet him, hear why he has no regrets, and discover his fathers surprise Chelsea past.From the vaultEnglands 1-0 defeat to the United States at the 1950 World Cup went down as an upset for the ages but the dishwashing striker who scored the winning goal that day met with a terrible end.Marcelo answers YOUR questionsThe former Real Madrid full-back ponders trading Champions League glory for a World Cup win and opens up about that 7-1 defeat to Germany.Around the grounds in the EFL, non-league and ScotlandFrancis Jeffers on being Robbie Fowlers no.2 in Saudi Arabia and helping Macclesfield to an FA Cup upset against Crystal Palace.The secret manager: Some Premier League stars look to bag coaching jobs at the top, but Dave Kitson has chosen a very different path.A Dunfermline Athletic fan recalls an AWOL Moroccan and Victor Wanyamas woeful debut in Best & Worst, while Ben Foster tells us about YouTube stardom and interviewing Robbie Williams.Falling fowl of fans: Why 16 years under the ownership of Venkys has clipped the wings of hope for Blackburns dwindling support.The MixerThis months top merch includes a trio of musical collabs, shoes for pundits and Paolo Maldinis dad swagger.Learn about the Goldie Lookin Chain link-up that got Newport County in hot water with our latest Classic Kit feature, then check out our top book, TV and comedy recommendations.UpfrontTest your knowledge of German playmakers and penalty misses in our Quiz, and discover which European stadiums TNT Sports presenter Jules Breach adores.Theo Walcott picks out the games that changed his life, Jorn Andersen tells us about coaching North Korea and living in the secretive state, and Cast frontman John Power explains why terrace choirs arent what they used to be.We also find out why Erling Haalands old club are handing out increasingly eccentric man of the match prizes and look back on the night Peter Schmeichel halted Newcastles Entertainers.In the Players Lounge this monthAlex McLeish laments Birminghams missed open-top bus opportunity, Saul Niguezs Champions League heartbreak and a long-awaited 1966 World Cup medal for Liverpool legend Ian Callaghan.Perfect XI Former Manchester United, Leeds and England winger Lee Sharpe hails a dirty finisher and a snail-batterer.TOPICSErling HaalandNico WilliamsMarceloFrancis JeffersBen FosterAlex McLeishSal guezIan CallaghanLee SharpePalermoWalesRepublic of IrelandHeartsWolverhampton WanderersNewcastle UnitedWerder BremenAthletic ClubUnited StatesEnglandBrazilReal MadridDunfermline AthleticManchester UnitedPremier LeagueWorld Cup 2026Mark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
