Top 30 Footballers in Europe's Leading Leagues for 2026/27 Season According to Stats

As the 2026/27 football season progresses, debates about who stands out across Europe's major leagues continue. While opinions vary, a statistical approach can offer a clear perspective. Using WhoScored ratings, this list ranks the top players from Europe's five biggest leagues after several matches.

Players Ranked 30 to 21

With only a handful of league games completed, some players have surged ahead with strong starts, though sustaining such form may prove challenging. Notably, Patrik Schick, remembered for his stunning Euro 2020 goal from midfield, is placed 29th.

30. Hennes Behrens – 7.76

29. Patrik Schick – 7.77

28. Arda Guler – 7.77

27. Antonio Nusa – 7.80

26. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 7.81

25. Lucas Petkov – 7.84

24. Maximilian Mittelstadt – 7.88

23. Marco Grull – 7.90

22. Michael Gregoritsch – 7.91

21. Waldemar Anton – 7.91

The Bayer Leverkusen star Patrik Schick edges out Bundesliga rival Hennes Behrens with three goals and an assist in two games. Meanwhile, former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shines at Deportivo with four goals and two assists despite being 37.

Players Ranked 20 to 11

Two Roma players, Mario Hermoso and Paulo Dybala, earn spots here. Dybala, since joining Roma in 2022, has amassed impressive stats and remains a key figure. Serhou Guirassy impresses for Borussia Dortmund with two goals and two assists in three appearances. Premier League’s Rayan Cherki surprises many by making the top 30, boasting a 92.4% pass completion rate and contributing four goals despite limited starts.

20. Gessime Yassine – 7.91

19. Mario Hermoso – 7.93

18. Fabian Rieder – 7.93

17. Phillip Tietz – 7.96

16. Matthias Ginter – 7.96

15. Jeremiaha Maluze – 7.98

14. Paulo Dybala – 8.01

13. Rayan Cherki – 8.02

12. Serhou Guirassy – 8.02

11. Marc Bartra – 8.03

Players Ranked 10 to 1

Cristian Casseres, who started his career in MLS, rates tenth thanks to three assists in just 360 minutes. Fermin Lopez has adapted well under Hansi Flick, showing versatility. Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich hopes his current form leads to Champions League success. Serie A’s top scorer so far is Donyell Malen with five goals. England’s Jude Bellingham ranks sixth after recovering from injury and shining at the World Cup.

No player has earned more Man of the Match awards than Kylian Mbappe, who has six goals and one assist from five games but ranks fourth behind Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. The highest-rated player so far is Igor Matanovic from Freiburg.

10. Cristian Casseres – 8.22

9. Fermin Lopez – 8.27

8. Joshua Kimmich – 8.30

7. Donyell Malen – 8.31

6. Jude Bellingham – 8.32

5. Dayot Upamecano – 8.34

4. Kylian Mbappe – 8.52

3. Lamine Yamal – 8.62

2. Raphinha – 8.72

1. Igor Matanovic – 8.86