Football doesn’t just live inside stadiums. With Sofascore’s Player of the Season campaign, the game spills onto the streets of Europe, where massive billboards shine a spotlight on football’s best players.
From city squares to football capitals, the trophies are on full display, celebrating the stars who defined the 2024/25 season. Each billboard is more than just an ad. It’s a tribute to the brilliance of players who earned their place through Sofascore’s statistical performance, voted not by panels or fans, but by the numbers and ratings themselves.
Liverpool, England – Mohamed Salah (FC Liverpool)
When it comes to Liverpool, no player represents the city better than Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward secured Sofascore’s Player of the Season trophy after another standout campaign, finishing the 2024/25 season with an average Sofascore rating of 7.78.
Salah led the Premier League in both scoring and creating, with 29 goals and 18 assists, making him the most decisive player in the league. The billboard in Liverpool now highlights his season of consistency and influence, with his face and trophy standing as a data-driven recognition of his achievements.
Barcelona, Spain – Raphinha & Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona)
In Barcelona, the campaign shines on two champions: Raphinha and Alexia Putellas.
Raphinha, leading the men’s team, topped La Liga with an average Sofascore rating of 7.80, delivering 18 goals and 9 assists across 36 league games – a season that helped Barça clinch a domestic treble and earned him Sofascore’s Player of the Season award for La Liga.
On the women’s side, Alexia Putellas finished the season with an average Sofascore rating of 7.71, dominating Liga F with 16 assists, the highest in the competition, while also contributing 22 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions. Her return from a serious injury was triumphant, as she reclaimed her influential role for both club and country with another great season.
Munich, Germany – Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern Munich)
In Munich, the spotlight shines on Joshua Kimmich, Sofascore’s Player of the Season for Bundesliga. His 2024/25 performance for FC Bayern Munich earned him an average Sofascore rating of 7.91, narrowly beating teammate Michael Olise in one of the closest races of the season.
Across the season, Kimmich made 33 Bundesliga appearances, contributing 3 goals and 6 assists.
Rome, Italy – Mattia Zaccagni & Clarisse Le Bihan (Lazio)
In Rome, Sofascore’s Player of the Season campaign highlights two standout performers from Lazio:
Mattia Zaccagni, the captain of Lazio, ended the 2024/25 Serie A season with an average Sofascore rating of 7.34 – the highest in Italy’s top flight. Featuring in 34 league matches, Zaccagni contributed 8 goals and 6 assists, delivering a total of 14 goal involvements.
On the women’s side, Clarisse Le Bihan finished the Serie A Femminile season with an average Sofascore rating of 7.75, securing the Player of the Season award. Across 23 appearances Le Bihan scored 11 goals, and added 9 assists to the score.
The billboard in Rome proudly highlights a players whose tactical intelligence and consistency made them one of Italy’s most impactful players.
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Paris, France – Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
In Paris, the spotlight falls on Achraf Hakimi, Sofascore’s Player of the Season for Ligue 1. The Moroccan full-back finished the 2024/25 season with an average Sofascore rating of 7.76 – the highest among all players in the French top flight. Great achievement for one defender, which is a proof that this trophy isn’t just about goals and assists, but for overall consistency.
Across 25 Ligue 1 appearances, Hakimi contributed 4 goals and 6 assists.
London, England – Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal W.F.C.)
In London, the spotlight is on Mariona Caldentey, Sofascore’s Player of the Season for the Women’s Super League. She delivered an outstanding 2024/25 campaign for Arsenal, finishing with an average Sofascore rating of 7.90.
Across 21 WSL matches, Caldentey scored 9 goals, and when including domestic cups and the UEFA Women’s Champions League, she recorded 19 goals in 41 appearances overall. Her impact wasn’t limited to domestic play—she was instrumental in Arsenal’s run to the Champions League final and was named the WSL Player of the Season
Frankfurt, Germany – Laura Freigang (Eintracht Frankfurt)
In Frankfurt, the spotlight shines on Laura Freigang, Sofascore’s Player of the Season for the Frauen-Bundesliga. She finished the 2024/25 campaign with an average Sofascore rating of 7.64, topping the league’s performance charts.
Across 22 league matches, Freigang scored 14 goals and provided 5 assists, acting as Eintracht Frankfurt’s engine.
Lyon, France – Melchie Dumornay (Olympique Lyonnais)
In Lyon, the spotlight is on Melchie Dumornay, Sofascore’s Player of the Season for the Française Première Ligue Féminine. She delivered an exceptional 2024/25 campaign, securing an average Sofascore rating of 8.24 – highest among all players in the league.
Across the season, she netted 16 goals in the domestic league and totaled 22 goals across all competitions, including 6 goals and 2 assists in the UEFA Women’s Champions League where she was named Young Player of the Season for the second consecutive year.
Santander, Spain – Andrés Martín (Racing de Santander)
In Santander, the spotlight belongs to Andrés Martín, Sofascore’s Player of the Season for LaLiga 2. He finished the 2024/25 campaign with an average Sofascore rating of 7.45 – the highest in the division.
Over 41 league appearances, Martín scored 16 goals, ranking third overall in the league, and led the standings with 17 assists – a perfect proof of the his dual threat in front of goal.
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Karlsruhe, Germany – Marvin Wanitzek (Karlsruher SC)
In Karlsruhe, the billboard celebrates Marvin Wanitzek, Sofascore’s Player of the Season in Germany’s 2. Bundesliga. He wrapped up the 2024/25 campaign with an impressive average Sofascore rating of 7.75.
Across the season, Wanitzek appeared in 34 league matches, scoring 9 goals and providing 3 assists, leading the team in goal involvements.
La Spezia, Italy – Salvatore Esposito (Spezia)
In La Spezia, the spotlight is on Salvatore Esposito, Sofascore’s Player of the Season for Serie B. He closed out the 2024/25 campaign with an impressive average Sofascore rating of 7.92 – the highest in Italy’s second division.
Over the season, Esposito featured in 34 Serie B matches, scoring 7 goals and providing 9 assists. Now, his achievement is immortalized on La Spezia’s billboards.
Metz, France – Gauthier Hein (FC Metz)
In Metz, the spotlight shines on Gauthier Hein, Sofascore’s Player of the Season for Ligue 2. He wrapped up the 2024/25 campaign with an average Sofascore rating of 7.83, topping the ratings in the division.
Across 33 league appearances, Hein delivered a standout performance with 12 goals and 6 assists, becoming a central figure in Metz’s push for promotion.
The Most Objective Football Award
From Liverpool to Lyon, Rome to Frankfurt, Sofascore’s billboards celebrate footballers whose excellence is proven by data, not opinion. The Player of the Season trophy is the only truly objective award in football, built on consistent performances measured across every touch, pass, goal, and save.
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For players, it’s recognition they can trust. For fans, it’s proof that when it comes to football awards, this is the only award that counts.