UEFA’s Technical Observer Group selected the following 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season.

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Goalkeeper

• David Raya (Arsenal)

Defenders

• Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid)
• Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)
• Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)

Midfielders

• Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
• Declan Rice (Arsenal)
• Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain)

Forwards

• Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)  

Club representation

• Paris Saint-Germain — 5 players
• Arsenal — 3 players
• Bayern Munich — 2 players
• Atlético Madrid — 1 player  

Notably, Champions League Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappé was not included in the final XI despite scoring 15 goals, a decision that sparked debate among fans and pundits.  

UEFA also named Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as the competition’s Player of the Season, while Arda Güler received the Young Player of the Season award.