Statistics are now the clearest and most precise way to understand the performance of key players in Europe’s major leagues. With the Sofascore platform providing averages, scores, and objective metrics, not only the most anticipated names emerge, but also those performances that often go unnoticed.
From the Premier League to the Bundesliga, from Ligue 1 to Serie A, via LaLiga, here’s a journey through the most significant performance categories, highlighting those who make the difference each time.
Highest Rated Players
At the top of the “average rating” category, we find a true dominator: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) has an average rating of 8.17. Behind him, Erling Haaland (Manchester City) with 8.01 and Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) with 7.98 demonstrate the consistency of the stars at the highest level.
Then there’s Vitinha (PSG) with 7.94, who confirms his huge class, and rounding out the top 5 is a name we’re pleased to highlight for Italy: Luka Modrić, currently at AC Milan, with 7.75. The Croatian proves that experience and quality don’t fade with age, and this is an important sign for Serie A.
Most Goals Scored
In terms of goals scored, pure strikers dominate: Haaland leads with 14 goals, followed by Kane and Mbappé with 13. These numbers confirm that finishing remains the most important measure of overall class.
There are also some interesting surprises: Joaquín Panichelli (Strasbourg) with 9 goals and Mason Greenwood (Marseille) with 8. Panichelli and Greenwood are redefining the concept of “exploding talent” in Ligue 1.
Most Assists Provided
Among the top assist providers, Vitinha (PSG) clearly stands out, leading the way with six assists, a testament to his evolution into an attacking midfielder and quality finisher. Marcus Rashford (Barcelona) and Luis Milla (Getafe) are tied for the top spot, demonstrating their unparalleled vision: one, an explosive winger reinvented by Flick; the other, a silent metronome who moves the game with precision.
Behind them, Farès Chaïbi (Eintracht) and Arda Güler (Real Madrid) round out the top five, with the Turk confirming he’s no longer a promising prospect. His performances in the white shirt already suggest he’s a real asset.
Most Big Chances Created
In the “goal scoring chances created” metric, one Italian stands out: Federico Dimarco (Inter) with 14. Dimarco confirms his position not only as an attacking full-back but also as a playmaker. He’s followed by Maxime López (Paris FC) with 10, Diego Moreira (Strasbourg) with 9, Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) with 8, and Nico Páz (Como) with 8.
Most Key Passes
In the “key passes” parameter, Adrien Thomasson (Lens) dominates with 37, but immediately behind we find Güler, Dimarco and Mbappé all at 32, and López at 31. For Italy this is a signal: not only finishers, but also “lateral playmakers” and playmakers among the top European performances.
Most Succesful Dribbles
The “successful dribbles” category is perhaps the most spectacular: Yann Gboho (Toulouse) leads with 35, then Jérémy Doku (Manchester City) and Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham) both at 34, Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) at 33 and Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) at 30. A mix of speed and pure technique.
Most Duels Won
In the “duels won” parameter, Ludovic Ajorque (Brest) triumphs with 109, then Issa Soumaré (Le Havre) with 90, Alexis Febas (Elche) with 87, Alexis Saelemaekers (Milan) and Nico Páz both with 85.
Most Accurate Passes
In terms of “passes completed,” Vitinha once again stands out with 1125, followed by López (886), Aleix García (Bayer Leverkusen) 883, Ilya Zabarnyi (PSG) 832, and Pedri (Barcelona) 815. It’s significant that Vitinha, already present in other categories, dominates here as well: he fully confirms himself as one of the best and most complete midfielders in Europe.
Most Clean Sheets
Finally, among goalkeepers, David Raya (Arsenal) leads the way with seven clean sheets, while Luiz Júnior (Villarreal), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Ivan Provedel (Lazio), and Mile Svilar (Roma) all have six.
Two Italian clubs (Lazio and Roma) in the top five European goalkeepers by clean sheets underscore that Serie A remains a league where the goalkeeping role is still fully competitive.
These metrics clearly demonstrate the value of data: great performances aren’t a fluke, but the result of consistency, a well-defined role, and adaptation to tactical needs.
Names like Haaland, Kane, and Mbappé rightfully occupy the top spots, but it’s equally significant to discover figures like Vitinha or Dimarco who repeatedly appear in multiple metrics.
In a world where data is the new storytelling, these are the players who are setting the pace in Europe’s five major leagues.