With the international break pausing club football, it’s the perfect time to check who’s in the race for Sofascore’s Player of the Season (POTS) trophy across Europe’s top five leagues. Here’s how the current standings look based on Sofascore Ratings and key performance stats.
Premier League: Haaland leads again
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland remains unstoppable with an 8.01 Sofascore rating, comfortably sitting at the top. The Norwegian striker has already scored 14 goals in 11 matches, averaging one every 68 minutes, with an impressive xG of 11.09. He also ranks among the league’s best for shots on target per game (2.5), showing that his finishing power remains unmatched.
Behind him, Declan Rice (7.54) continues to shine as Arsenal’s midfield engine, while Jack Grealish (7.52) rounds up the podium after finding new consistency at Everton. Granit Xhaka (7.50) and Moisés Caicedo (7.45) complete the top five, both proving crucial for their teams’ balance.
LaLiga: Mbappé dominates in Spain
Kylian Mbappé’s arrival at Real Madrid has lived up to every expectation. With a 7.98 Sofascore Rating, he’s leading LaLiga after 13 goals and 2 assists in 12 matches. His xG of 10.83 and 2.55 expected assists (xA) show his all-around impact in the final third. Averaging 4.8 shots and 52.9 touches per game, Mbappé is not just Madrid’s finisher, he’s their creative spark as well.
Pedri (7.71) and Lamine Yamal (7.66) are Barcelona’s bright stars this season, while Aaron Escandell (7.63) and Antony (7.60) from Betis complete an unexpected yet deserved top five.
Bundesliga: Kane unstoppable in Germany
No surprises here, Harry Kane tops the Bundesliga with an 8.17 Sofascore Rating, continuing his brilliant run for Bayern Munich. The English striker has scored 13 goals in just 10 matches, averaging a goal every 61 minutes and recording an xG of 7.24. He’s also added 3 assists and created 6 big chances, showing he’s more than just a finisher.
Behind him, Nico Schlotterbeck (7.72) is Dortmund’s defensive pillar, while Joshua Kimmich (7.69) remains Bayern’s control tower. New entries Alejandro Grimaldo (7.62) and Luis Díaz (7.56) show that Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern both have star performers on the rise.
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Serie A: Modrić’s renaissance
At 39, Luka Modrić is still dictating Serie A football. With a 7.75 Sofascore Rating, he leads the league after 11 matches, playing nearly every minute for Milan. Despite having just 1 goal and 2 assists, his 91% passing accuracy underline how vital he is in Milan’s build-up play. Averaging 84.8 touches per match and 2.1 key passes, Modrić continues to control tempo like few others can.
Behind him, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (7.67) and Federico Dimarco (7.55) keep Inter’s title charge alive, while Nico Paz (7.51) and Ivan Provedel (7.46) complete the top five.
Ligue 1: Vitinha in control
In France, Vitinha has quietly been Paris Saint-Germain’s most consistent performer this season. With a 7.94 Sofascore Rating, he tops Ligue 1 thanks to his all-around contribution in midfield. Across 11 matches, he’s delivered 1 goal and 6 assists, supported by an exceptional 94% passing accuracy. Averaging 117.5 touches per game, Vitinha dictates PSG’s rhythm and transitions, proving once again that control can be as valuable as flair.
Ilan Kebbal (7.73) from Paris FC and Aron Dønnum (7.61) of Toulouse follow closely. Gerónimo Rulli (7.52) keeps Marseille in the mix, while Lucas Beraldo (7.47) enters the top five after recent standout performances.
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The race for Sofascore’s Player of the Season trophy
With months still to go, the Player of the Season race is wide open. But one thing remains constant, Sofascore’s objective, data-based ratings give fans the clearest view of who’s truly performing week after week.
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