The 2025 NRL season is less than a month away and every team will look to rely on their X-factor players to lead them to victory.

Ahead of the season's opening match in Las Vegas, Zero Tackle examines which three players could become the biggest X-factors during the 2025 NRL season.

2. Izack Tago (Penrith Panthers)

With a long-term contract, Tago is set to be a cornerstone of Penrith's future. Tago built on his breakout 2023 season with another decent campaign in 2024.

But, he had periods of low output in the absence of Nathan Cleary through injury, and as the Panthers explored the right edge more often.

The Panthers will look for him to take on plenty of responsibility in 2025.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Izack Tago of the Panthers is congratulated by team mates after scoring a try during the round 20 NRL match between the Dolphins and Penrith Panthers at Kayo Stadium on July 16, 2023 in Redcliffe, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)