The year 2025 was a year full of incredible moments on the pitch and beyond, from historic club achievements to individual legends rewriting the record books, football fans were treated to some unforgettable milestones. Here are the 10 most interesting records broken or set in the world of football this year.
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- Fastest to 50 Champions League Goals — Erling Haaland
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland became the quickest player ever to reach 50 UEFA Champions League goals, doing so in just 49 matches, smashing the previous benchmark held by Ruud van Nistelrooy and others. - PSG’s Biggest European Cup Final Win Margin
Paris Saint‑Germain set a new record for largest margin of victory in a major European men’s club final, winning the UEFA Champions League final by five unanswered goals the widest ever in the competition’s history. - Most Nationalities Passing a Football
FIFA and partners brought together participants from 50 different nationalities in Riyadh, setting a Guinness World Record for the most nationalities passing a football in one attempt a celebration of football’s global reach. - Cristiano Ronaldo Most International Wins
Cristiano Ronaldo added another Guinness World Record to his legendary career by becoming the male footballer with the most international match wins 132 victories with Portugal. - Youngest UEFA Champions League Player — Max Dowman
Arsenal’s Max Dowman made history by becoming the youngest player ever to appear in the UEFA Champions League, overtaking previous milestones set by the likes of Lamine Yamal and Youssoufa Moukoko. - Highest Arab Cup Attendance Ever
The Arab Cup 2025 shattered attendance records, with total spectators crossing one million over the tournament more than any previous edition showcasing football’s booming popularity in the region. - Most Goal Contributions in a Premier League Season — Mohamed Salah
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah set a new Premier League record by registering 45 goal contributions (goals + assists) in a single season the highest ever in the 38‑game format. - Most Saves in a Single UCL Match — Dmytro Riznyk
Shakhtar Donetsk’s goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk made 15 saves in a Champions League match topping the long‑standing record for most saves in a single game in the competition. - Unique Scoring Feat — Santiago Giménez
Santiago Giménez made history by becoming the first player to score for and against the same club in one season, a quirky stat that underscores football’s unpredictable nature. - England Retains UEFA Women’s Euro Title with Record Feats, At UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, England became only the second team ever to retain the championship, winning back‑to‑back titles and setting several attendance and performance marks in the tournament.
