Sofascore Rating Improved: What Goes Into Calculations?

Discover the Enhanced Sofascore Rating, the clearest way to measure every player’s impact with data objectivity.

Ballon d’Or: Yearly Portion of Heated Debate and (un)justified Controversy  

The 2025 Ballon d’Or crowned Ousmane Dembélé after his best season yet. But while his triumph felt deserved, Raphinha’s shock fifth-place finish, despite record-breaking numbers, reignited debates over bias, voting politics, and the award’s lack of suspense.

Sofascore Mentioned on CBS Sports Golazo Champions League Show

Sofascore took the spotlight on CBS Golazo Sports during the Barcelona vs PSG debate. Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards, and Thierry Henry clashed over Player of the Match, but Sofascore’s ratings had the final word – proving once again why our platform is trusted worldwide.

Ballon d’Or vs. Sofascore Rating. Who Should Have Won It?

The Ballon d’Or 2025 crowned Dembélé, but Sofascore ratings suggest a different story. With Yamal rated higher, Vitinha’s influence, and Raphinha overlooked despite top numbers, the gap between votes and stats shows why the debate will never end.

Ballon d’Or 2025 Winners

Ballon d’Or 2025 crowned the season’s best. Dembélé, Bonmatí and Yamal shone alongside Donnarumma, Gyökeres and Luis Enrique in a ceremony that closed one campaign and set the tone for the next.

Raphinha. Kimmich. Top of the Ratings – But Not the Ballon d’Or Favourites. Why?

Sofascore’s award celebrates players through data, not popularity. Raphinha and Kimmich led Europe by ratings but remain outside Ballon d’Or favourites. This contrast shows why an objective, performance-based prize tells football’s truest story.

Sofascore’s First-Ever Player of the Season Award Show

Sofascore’s first-ever Player of the Season Award Show brought together football legends, data-backed trophies, and global stars. Hosted by Kate Scott and Peter Schmeichel, the CBS-produced event celebrated top performers based purely on Sofascore’s trusted player ratings.

Sofascore Player of the Season Show Begins with a Sunset Tribute in Zadar

Sofascore launched the 2024/25 Player of the Season Show with a stunning trophy exhibition at Zadar’s Greeting to the Sun. Each award featured a player photo, rating, and the season’s top performers.

The Most Objective Football Award: Sofascore Names Players of the Season

Sofascore has announced its 2024/25 Players of the Season across Europe’s top leagues. Based solely on performance data, the award highlights footballers who consistently delivered – no votes, no panels, just stats.

Sofascore Player of the Season 2024/25: Full List of Winners

Sofascore crowns the best players in more than 50 leagues worldwide, based on season-long performance and our ratings. Check out the full list of Player of the Season summer winners

Sofascore at Soccerex: Turning Ratings Into a Global Football Language

At Soccerex Europe, Sofascore CMO Branimir Karačić looked back on the early days of the platform and broke down how the Sofascore Rating became a shared language in football. From quirky beginnings to global credibility, the story behind our most iconic feature proves one thing: data done right brings the game closer to everyone.