In our analysis, we evaluate all the players who played in the Premier League in the 2023/2024 Season. In other words, we evaluate and filter the best performers in the league. Assessing all the positions, coupled with the evaluation of a lot of factors and indicators in their games, we can generate the ratings for the players performances. As a matter of fact, in this type of analysis, the type of formation played doesnt influence or limit the ratings system.
GOALKEEPERS (GKs):
- Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa)
- Ederson (Manchester City)
- David Raya (Arsenal)
- Jordan Pickford (Everton)
- Alisson (Liverpool)
With some great performances, Emiliano Martínez is the best performing Goalkeeper in the League. While playing for Aston Villa, Emi Martínez has been really solid and stable on goal. As shown above, Manchester City’s Ederson finished in second place on the average rating list ahead of Arsenal’s GK David Raya, Everton’s GK Jordan Pickford & Liverpool’s GK Alisson.
CENTRE-BACKS (CBs):
- Manuel Akanji (Manchester City)
- Lewis Dunk (Brighton)
- Rúben Dias (Manchester City)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur)
In terms of the Centre-Backs, the top part is stacked with quality players: as a matter of fact, Manuel Akanji leads the list of the best Centre-Backs in the Premier League for the 2023/2024 Season. Equally, we can see that Lewis Dunk, Rúben Dias, Virgil van Dijk and Cristian Romero had a really good season.
RIGHT-BACKS (RBs) & RIGHT WING-BACKS (RWBs):
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
- Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)
- Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
- Ben White (Arsenal)
As a result of his great impact in Liverpool’s style of play, Trent Alexander-Arnold has the highest average rating as a Right-Back. At the same time, behind him, we can see more players in the Premier League with a great season: Kieran Trippier, Pedro Porro, Kyle Walker and Ben White.
LEFT-BACKS (RBs) & LEFT WING-BACKS (RWBs):
- Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City)
- Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
- Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)
- Destiny Udogie (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal)
As shown above, in a top section with great players, Joško Gvardiol archived the highest average ratings among Left-Backs and Left Wing-Backs in the Premier League. Being, without doubt, one of the biggest revelations in the Premier League, Antonee Robinson is second on this list. To conclude, we can see that Antonee Robinson is ahead of Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson, Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie and Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko.
DEFENSIVE-MIDS (DMs) & CENTRAL-MIDS (CMs):
- Rodri (Manchester City)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
- Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)
- Pascal Groß (Brighton)
- Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
With some great performances, Rodri is the best performing player in this list. While playing for Man City, Rodri has been really solid this season, even contributing with important goals. As shown above, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne finished in second place on the average rating list ahead of Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard, Brighton’s Pascal Groß & Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães.
ATTACKING-MIDS (AMs):
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- Conor Gallagher (Chelsea)
- James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
In terms of the Attacking-Midfielders, the Top 5 is stacked with quality players: as a matter of fact, Cole Palmer leads the list of the best Attacking-Mids in the Premier League for the 2023/2024 Season. Equally, we can see that Bruno Fernandes, Conor Gallagher, James Maddison and Eberechi Eze had a really good season.
RIGHT-WINGERS (RWs):
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- Phil Foden (Manchester City)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
As a result of his great impact in Arsenal’s style of play, Bukayo Saka has the highest average rating as a Right-Winger. At the same time, behind him, we can see more players in the Premier League with a great season: Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Mohamed Salah and Bryan Mbeumo.
LEFT-WINGERS (LWs):
- Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United)
- Luis Díaz (Liverpool)
- Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)
- Jérémy Doku (Manchester City)
As shown above, in a top section with great players, Lucas Paquetá archived the highest average ratings among Left-Wingers in the Premier League. Being, without doubt, one of the most electric players to watch, Luis Díaz is second on this list. To conclude, we can see that Luis Díaz is ahead of Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma and Manchester City’s Jérémy Doku.
CENTRE-FOWARDS (CFs):
- Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
Considered one of the best players in the league, Alexander Isak has the highest average rating among all Centre-Fowards in the Premier League. As a result of their performances, this list has a lot of quality players like Son, Erling Haaland & Ollie Watkins.
TOP PLAYERS IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE 2023/24
All things considered, the Premier League has some of the best players in the world. Therefore, we can say that this Top 5 features some incredible players like Manchester City’s Rodri, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Man United’s Bruno Fernandes, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Brighton’s Pascal Groß.
BEST YOUNG PLAYERS IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE 2023/24
All things considered, the Premier League also has a lot of Young Great Players. Therefore, this list presents & features some incredible young talents like Jérémy Doku from Manchester City, Destiny Udogie from Tottenham and Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United. As shown above, Jarell Quansah from Liverpool was the Best Performing Young Player in the Premier League!
WHO IMPROVED/UNDER-PERFORMED THE MOST IN THE 2ND HALF OF THE SEASON?
- THE MOST IMPROVED PLAYERS:
- THE MOST UNDER-PERFORMED PLAYERS:
TEAM OF THE SEASON – PREMIER LEAGUE 23/24:
For the Team of the Season, some choices are clearly consensual. Based on the whole season, players like Rodri and Martin Ødegaard are unanimous choices. Nevertheless, there are some interesting choices!
TEAM OF THE SEASON – PREMIER LEAGUE 23/24:
‘The Outsiders‘ section refers to something different, something beyond of what is normally talked about but is equally important. In this case, I think it’s important to analyse the best players outside the Big 6, teams that have a much greater financial and even sporting strength.
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