Every week, we will bring you the best performers across Europe’s top five leagues (English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Spanish LaLiga, French Ligue 1 and Italian Serie A) using the unique WhoScored ratings system.
The ratings are based on a comprehensive algorithm that uses Opta data during live matches, with more than 200 raw statistics, that gives us a single rating from 1-10 (1 being bad; 10 being excellent) weighted according to a player’s influence within a game.
Find out more about how the ratings are calculated at WhoScored here. Here are the top players from the last round of action.
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Goalkeeper: Robin Zentner (Mainz 05 | Bundesliga) – 9.31 rating
Zentner frustrated RB Leipzig on Saturday afternoon as the 29-year-old made nine saves in Mainz 05’s 0-0 draw at the Red Bull Arena. A further four high-ball claims helped Die Nullfünfer to a point against the top-four hopefuls.
Centre-back: Sergio Ramos (Sevilla | La Liga) – 8.48
Ramos’ fifth-minute strike was enough for Sevilla to claim a 1-0 win at Getafe over the weekend. Ramos struck with one of three efforts, while nine clearances and six successful aerial challenges helped Sevilla to just their third away league win of the campaign.
Centre-back: Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga) – 8.62
Dortmund claimed the bragging rights in Der Klassiker on Saturday evening with Hummels key in their 2-0 win at Bayern Munich. Indeed, the experienced centre-back made six clearances, one of which was off the line, five interceptions and two tackles in a standout display.
Centre-back: Sepp van den Berg (Mainz 05 | Bundesliga) – 8.28
The young Dutchman made seven clearances and blocked four shots as Mainz 05 claimed a huge point in their battle to beat the drop.
Right midfield: Cole Palmer (Chelsea | Premier League) – 9.20
Chelsea may have failed to get the better of Burnley on home turf on Saturday but the game marked another fine showing from Palmer. “Ice Cole” scored his 12th and 13th league goals of the season in the 2-2 draw from two of nine shots, while five key passes and three dribbles capped another fine showing.
Central midfield: Vitinha (PSG | Ligue 1) – 8.80
A 10-man PSG took a 2-0 win in Le Classique at Marseille on Sunday night with Vitinha on hand to net his seventh league goal of the season. The 24-year-old was a driving force from midfield and completed five dribbles at the Velodrome.
Central midfield: Vincent Sierro (Toulouse | Ligue 1) – 8.73
Sierro put in a superb display as Toulouse claimed a 3-0 win at Clermont Foot. The Swiss midfielder struck with both shots in the victory, while he also made two key passes and completed one dribble at the Stade Gabriel-Montpied.
Left midfield: Mohammed Kudus (West Ham | Premier League) – 9.34
Kudus may have ended the weekend on the losing side, as West Ham capitulated to lose 4-3 at Newcastle, but the Ghana star was excellent in defeat. Kudus was directly involved in two of the Hammers’ three goals on Saturday, netting with one of three shots and providing one assist from two key passes. Six dribbles and five tackles marked a stunning showing from the 23-year-old.
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Rodrygo scores his 2nd goal of the match for Real Madrid
Rodrygo finds the back of the net again to give Real Madrid a 2-0 lead.
Striker: Rodrygo (Real Madrid | La Liga) – 8.93
Rodrygo reached double figures for league goals for the first time in his career as he netted for the ninth and 10th time this season in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Athletic Club. The Brazilian scored with both shots and chipped in with two dribbles.
Striker: Tim Kleindienst (FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga) – 9.13
FC Heidenheim claimed a point on Sunday evening as they drew 3-3 at Champions League-chasing VfB Stuttgart. Kleindienst was key in the stalemate and netted with two of three shots. The 28-year-old was a handful for the VfB Stuttgart backline as he won eight aerial duels and completed five dribbles at the MHPArena.
Striker: Ben Brereton Diaz (Sheffield United | Premier League) – 8.90 rating
While Sheffield United were unable to hold out for victory vs. Fulham on Saturday, Brereton Diaz was key for the Blades in the 3-3 draw. The Chile international was directly involved in all three Blades goals, netting with both shots and providing an assist with his only key pass.
