The 2024/2025 Champions League Men (CLM) season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet. Europe's top table tennis clubs will compete for the prestigious title, and this year the competition is stacked with talent. Remarkably, nine players from the current World Top 20 rankings will be showcasing their skills, making this season one to watch closely.
As in the previous year, the season will culminate in the Final Four event, set to take place in Saarbrücken, Germany, continuing the tradition from last year. With world-class players battling it out, fans can expect nothing less than a high-stakes, thrilling tournament.
Below is a list of the top 17 ranked players set to compete in this year’s Champions League:
#4 Liang Jingkun (CHN) - Post SV Mühlhausen 1951 e.V. (GER)
#5 Félix Lebrun (FRA) - Alliance Nîmes/Montpellier (FRA)
#8 Lin Gaoyuan (CHN) - Post SV Mühlhausen 1951 e.V. (GER)
#11 Dang Qiu (GER) - Borussia Düsseldorf (GER)
#12 Patrick Franziska (GER) - 1 FC Saarbrücken (GER)
#13 Truls Möregardh (SWE) - 1 FC Saarbrücken (GER)
#15 Darko Jorgic (SLO) - 1 FC Saarbrücken (GER)
#18 Omar Assar (EGY) - Hennebont (FRA)
#19 Alexis Lebrun (FRA) - Alliance Nîmes/Montpellier (FRA)
#24 Anton Källberg (SWE) - Borussia Düsseldorf (GER)
#25 Jonathan Groth (DEN) - Dzidaldowo (POL)
#27 Lim Jonghoon (KOR) - Hennebont (FRA)
#30 Alvaro Robles (ESP) - Priego (ESP)
#31 Marcos Freitas (POR) - AS Pontoise-Cergy (FRA)
#33 Liam Pitchford (ENG) - AS Pontoise-Cergy (FRA)
#45 Steffen Mengel (GER) - Post SV Mühlhausen 1951 e.V. (GER)
#46 Ovidiu Ionescu (ROU) - Post SV Mühlhausen 1951 e.V. (GER)
And let’s not forget table tennis legend Timo Boll, who still represents Borussia Düsseldorf. Although he's no longer featured in the current World Rankings and therefore isn't listed here, his impact on the team is undeniable.