Goalkeeper: David de Gea (Fiorentina)
De Gea was unemployed after leaving Manchester United, but he proved his class by helping Fiorentina finish 5th in Serie A and have the lowest number of goals conceded in the league, second only to Napoli.
Right-back: Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
According to statistics, only 6 players in the Top 5 European leagues created more chances than the PSG defender. The 26-year-old also ranked 2nd among defenders in terms of ball possession.
Center-back: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
If Liverpool are thriving thanks to the inspiration of Mohamed Salah in attack, on the defensive front, Van Dijk is the most important stopper. The Dutch centre-back is having one of the best seasons of his career, appearing in every important match of the "Red Brigade".
Center-back: Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal) Gabriel Magalhaes in the 2024–2025 season is becoming an effective weapon to help Arsenal break deadlocked matches.
According to statistics, the "Gunners" have scored 23 goals from corner kicks since the beginning of last season, 5 of which were scored by the Brazilian center-back with his head. Since his debut for Arsenal in September 2020, Gabriel has scored 17 goals, the most of any defender in the Premier League.
Left-back: Alex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)
After a successful 2023-2024 season, Alex Grimaldo continues to be an indispensable factor helping Bayer Leverkusen finish 2nd in the Bundesliga this season. According to Opta, only 2 players in the Top 5 European leagues have created more chances than Grimaldo this season.
The 29-year-old defender also ranks second among defenders in terms of successful crosses per 90 minutes.
Defensive midfielder: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
At the start of the season, Liverpool fans were somewhat disappointed when the team lost Martin Zubimendi. However, that sadness soon disappeared after Ryan Gravenberch gradually proved himself.
After a difficult first season, the Dutch midfielder has become a key figure in Liverpool's midfield. No player in Europe's top five leagues has made more successful interceptions than Gravenberch.
Defensive midfielder: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
Kimmich has the most possession in the top five European leagues. Only four other players have created more chances than the German. His versatility is also evident in the fact that he can play well in midfield and also play as an excellent right-back.
Attacking midfielder: Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
GOAL affirms that Cole Palmer is the best English player in the Premier League since the beginning of the 2024-2025 season. After being considered a phenomenon last season, Palmer continues to maintain impressive form with 12 goals and 6 assists after 19 rounds.
Left forward: Raphinha (Barcelona)
Once among the group of players to be sold in the summer of 2024, Raphinha has surprisingly become an irreplaceable factor at Barcelona. Under Hansi Flick, the Brazilian striker has transformed and experienced the best season of his career, contributing 17 goals and 8 assists in all competitions.
Right forward: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
According to GOAL, Mohamed Salah is the best player in the world right now. The Egyptian striker is the inspiration that helps Liverpool lead the Premier League and Champions League.
Salah has been involved in 37 goals (20 goals, 17 assists) in all competitions this season. In 2024, the 32-year-old striker has contributed 52 goals in all competitions (29 goals, 23 assists). This is the best achievement in the top 5 European national championships.
Striker: Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
Despite being 36 years old, Lewy is still capable of competing for the European Golden Shoe title when he has been strongly revived. The Polish striker has 16 goals after 18 matches in La Liga this season.
In all competitions, Lewy has 23 goals in 24 matches, achieving the highest conversion rate in the top 5 European national championships (28.4%).
