As winter leagues across the world reached the finish line, one thing stayed consistent. Top players kept delivering, ratings kept climbing, and the Sofascore Player of the Season race kept giving us new storylines. From Brazil to Japan, from MLS to Peru, this winter batch of winners shows how global the platform has become.

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Below is the full list of leagues completed so far, with more winners joining soon.

MLS: Lionel Messi (8.57), Inter Miami

Messi topped the MLS charts with an incredible 8.57, earning his ninth Sofascore Player of the Season. Another league, another crown, same story.

K League 1: Cesinha (7.91), Daegu FC

Daegu’s icon did it again. Cesinha closed another impressive season with a 7.91 rating, securing his fifth Sofascore Player of the Season award. A true league constant and crowd favourite, he once again proved that consistency is still a superstar skill.

Brasileirão Série A: Giorgian De Arrascaeta (7.74), Flamengo

Flamengo’s creative maestro delivered another season full of flair, vision, and control. With a strong 7.74 rating, De Arrascaeta added his third Player of the Season crown, confirming what Brazil already knew. When he plays, things happen.

Brasileirão Série B: Josué (7.48), Coritiba

Coritiba’s midfield gem reached a new peak with a 7.48 rating and his third career Player of the Season title. His first in Brazil, and fully deserved.

Chinese Super League: Cryzan (7.88), Shandong Taishan

The Brazilian forward delivered another dominant year, earning a 7.88 rating and extending the nation’s impressive six-year streak of Sofascore’s top-rated players in China.

Eliteserien: Zlatko Tripić (7.96), Viking FK

For the second season running, Viking’s legendary winger came out on top. Tripić posted a 7.96 rating to win an extremely tight Player of the Season race, proving again that Stavanger’s captain remains elite-level reliable.

J1 League: Lucas Fernandes (7.59), Cerezo Osaka

A breakout year for the midfielder ended with a 7.59 rating and his first-ever Player of the Season award. Cerezo Osaka’s standout performer finally got his spotlight moment.

Liga 1 Peru: Jairo Concha (7.59), Universitario de Deportes

Universitario’s main creator delivered a brilliant season, finishing with a 7.59 rating and his first Player of the Season recognition. A well-earned award for one of the league’s most influential midfielders.

Chile Primera División: Leonardo Valencia (7.61), Audax Italiano

New club, same quality. Valencia shone with a 7.61 rating, securing his second straight Player of the Season title and becoming a key figure at Audax in no time.

Liga Profesional Argentina: Leandro Paredes (7.75), Boca Juniors

It took him just five months. Paredes hit a 7.75 rating, becoming Argentina’s highest-rated player and taking home his first Sofascore Player of the Season award.

NWSL: Taylor Flint (7.57), Racing Louisville

Louisville’s midfield engine delivered one of the standout seasons in the league, finishing with a 7.57 rating and writing club history in the process. Taylor Flint became first-ever Sofascore Player of the Season

Primera A Colombia: José Enamorado (7.36), Junior Barranquilla

With a 7.36 rating, Enamorado’s creativity powered Junior Barranquilla’s campaign. His form earned him the league’s Player of the Season award and a bigger spotlight for 2025.

Allsvenskan: Leo Walta (7.74), IK Sirius

Sirius’ midfield standout delivered a strong 7.74 rating, guiding his team with maturity beyond his years. His first Player of the Season, and likely not the last.

Why these awards matter

As another group of leagues closes their seasons, the value of recognising excellence through objective performance data feels clearer than ever. These awards aren’t shaped by narratives, reputation, or opinion. They are earned through what happens on the pitch, backed by full-season Sofascore ratings built from every touch, duel, shot, and contribution.

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By celebrating players through measurable impact and consistent output, the Player of the Season trophies reinforce a simple idea. Football’s best moments might be emotional, but its top performers deserve recognition rooted in results, numbers, and real performance. And that is exactly what these awards stand for.

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