Ranking of the Ten Most Powerful Men globally in 2025
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In the world of strongman competition, strength and determination are the keys to success. This year, the top 10 strongest men in the world have been announced, and they are a formidable group.
Leading the pack is Rayno Nel from South Africa, who clinched the title of the 2025 World's Strongest Man. Known for his record-breaking lifts and exceptional performances in the Atlas Stones and other events, Nel has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with.
In second place is Tom Stoltman, who consistently qualifies for the World Strength Management finals alongside his brother Luke. The third spot goes to Mitchell Hooper, who has been the reigning champion of the Arnold Strongman Classic for an impressive three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2025).
Mitchell Hooper is a unique athlete, being the only one to have won the World's Strongest Man title, the Arnold Strongman Classic, the Rogue Invitational, and the Strongest Man on Earth accolades.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski and Evan Singleton follow closely behind in fourth and fifth place, respectively. Trey Mitchell, Oleksii Novikov, Martins Licis, Jitse Kramer, and Graham Hicks round out the top 10.
Luke Stoltman had a stellar year in 2024, winning the title of Europe's Strongest Man, and in 2025, he added Britain's Strongest Man to his list of achievements. Bobby Thompson, a rising star in the strongman scene in the United States, is another athlete to watch, as his inclusion in this elite group highlights his potential for breaking into the top tier of strongman competition.
Rauno Heinla continues to compete at the highest level in strongman competitions, particularly in deadlift competitions. Comprehensive individual strongman honours for Gabriel Peña for 2024-2025 are not as easily accessible as they are for some of his contemporaries.
These athletes have shown that they have what it takes to be the strongest men in the world, and we can't wait to see what they will achieve in the future. The strongman scene is in good hands with these incredible athletes leading the way.
Participants in the strongman competitions are not only showcasing their strength but also their passion for various sports, such as incorporating forms of gymnastics in their impressive lift techniques. The world of strongman sports is deliberately molding itself to resemble the diversity and intensity found in team sports, such as rugby, where teamwork, strategy, and adaptability play crucial roles in success.
