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CONCACAF Player Power Rankings: USMNT's Christian Pulisic stays on top as Canada’s Jonathan David and Mexico's Santi Gimenez make their case

Who is the best player in CONCACAF? The debate rages on -- and rightfully so. With fewer than 500 days until the 2026 World Cup, all eyes are on the region, especially as the U.S., Canada, and Mexico prepare to host. This month's CONCACAF Nations League will offer another stage for the region’s top players to prove themselves, but the discussions won’t end there.

Determining the best isn’t easy. CONCACAF is arguably deeper than ever. For years, the U.S. and Mexico dominated, but that’s no longer the case. The rise of teams like Canada, Jamaica, and Panama has made this debate more intriguing, thanks to their own standout players. Both Canada and Panama will compete in the Nations League finals against Mexico and the U.S., respectively—results that would have been unthinkable not long ago.

When evaluating the best, several factors come into play, but none more than form—at both club and international level. The truly great players deliver no matter the jersey. That’s what sets them apart.

So who are the best players in CONCACAF right now? And more importantly, who is No. 1? GOAL takes a look.

(Updated: March 5, 2025)

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    7Josh Sargent - USMNT 🌟

    This was Ricardo Pepi's spot, but his injury has bumped him off the list. For a while there, few players in the world were scoring quite at the rate of Pepi. There is one now, though, and he also represents the USMNT.

    Sargent has been on fire in the Championship and, while the quality of opponents does mean something, goals do, too. Sargent now has 11 on the season in just 21 games, with seven of those 11 coming since Jan. 25. The USMNT striker has been on fire and, given the injury issues in that position, that's a huge lift to the U.S ahead of the Nations League.

    Sargent looks set to start and that's where the real test will come. Right now, he's in form and has every reason to be confident.

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    6Santi Gimenez - Mexico 🌟

    Another new striker on the list as another falls out. Raul Jimenez previously occupied this spot, but now it belongs to Santi Gimenez, whose big move to Milan has boosted his stock.

    Back at Fulham, Jimenez was scoring plenty a few months back, going on a run that saw him score four goals in three games to kickstart the New Year. In the weeks since, though, the goals have dried up. He's netted just once since Jan. 9, although it was a big one in a 2-1 win over Newcastle.

    Gimenez, meanwhile, has joined AC Milan since the last iteration of this list, and he hasn't missed a step since making that move. He assisted Joao Felix in his debut, scored his first goal just a few days later, and then netted in the Champions League defeat to his former club Feyenoord. In total, he has three goals in his first eight games in all competitions.

    Gimenez leapfrogged Jimenez on this list, can he do it on Mexico's depth chart next?

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    5Alphonso Davies - Canada ⬇️

    He's got a new contract in hand, one that will keep him tied to Bayern Munich for the foreseeable future. Bayern will be thrilled by that idea, as they've locked down arguably the most dynamic left-back in the world.

    He's still just 24, but Davies has been showing that for years, establishing himself as Canada's best-ever player without a shadow of a doubt. His numbers this season are right about on part with his of years past, as he has two goals and three assists so far this campaign in all competitions. They aren't numbers that catch your eye, but anyone who watches Davies play knows that he tends to do just that.

    Even so, given the numbers the players above him on this list are putting up, he takes a slight step back this time, even if Bayern are cruising to a Bundesliga title at the moment.

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    4Weston McKennie - USMNT ⬆️

    Last summer, Juventus insisted they were moving on from McKennie. Now, the Old Lady have no idea what they'd do without him.

    It's been tough for Juventus, admittedly, as they, like Milan, crashed out of the Champions League early. McKennie, though, has been one of few bright spots. He's captained the club on multiple occasions and played just about every position on the field for Thiago Motta. McKennie does everything Juventus ask of him and, this season, they've asked a lot.

    With the USMNT, he's a central midfielder, of course. McKennie, at his core, is a player who can impact a game all over the field, which is why he's continuing to thrive for club and country.

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    3Antonee Robinson - USMNT ↔️

    His incredible form showed during the first half of the season has slowed down a bit, but it still remains true: there are few Premier League players that can say they're having a better season than Robinson.

    Only one player, Mohamed Salah, has more assists in England's top flight this season -- with the Liverpool star having 17 to Robinson's 10. The Egyptian, at the moment, is the favorite for the Ballon d'Or. So what does that mean for Robinson? Well, it means he's playing at a ridiculously high level.

    As modern fullbacks go, Robinson can do it all. He contributes those assists, which is massive for a team like Fulham as they look to climb up the table. He's also very good defensively, with his pace and timing allowing him to make multiple key plays a game on that side of the field. With or without the ball, Robinson does vital things for Fulham, which is why he continues to stay right near the top of this list.

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    2Jonathan David - Canada ↔️

    For several years now, many have been waiting for David to go from good to great. This might just be the year it's happening.

    The striker now has 21 goals in 38 games as he inches towards 26, the number he hit each of the last two seasons. This year feels different, though, largely because eight of those goals have come in the Champions League. He's scored against Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid (twice), Juventus, Liverpool and Feyenoord. In addition, he scored against PSG in Ligue 1 recently, although Lille were blasted, 4-1.

    These are some of the best teams in the world, and David is giving them fits. Right now, there are few strikers in the world more dangerous, which is why he might not be at Lille for long.

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    1Christian Pulisic - USMNT ↔️

    There's still no doubt who sits atop this list. Pulisic is the main man with AC Milan, and he's the main man in CONCACAF, too

    It's been rough recently, admittedly. Milan crashed out of the Champions League and their Serie A hopes are looking more dire by the day. Pulisic, however, has been Milan's shining line for most of this season. He's tied for the club's league in goals with 12. He's the club's leader in assists with nine. If Milan are scoring goals, Pulisic is generally involved.

    Same for the USMNT, and the U.S. will need him to play well in the Nations League. Pulisic remains Captain America and, particularly if he can lead the U.S. to glory this month, he'll strengthen his grip of being Captain CONCACAF, too.