Key highlights:
– Goalkeeper: Daniel Batz (Mainz) with a 7.3 rating, notable for consistently solid performances and a standout final game performance.
– Defence: Jan Bednarek (Porto) 7.5 and Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund) 7.8, with Schlotterbeck excelling in distribution and ball progression; Federico Dimarco (Inter) 7.7 as a dominant attacking wing-back.
– Midfield: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) 8.4 and Joey Veerman (PSV) 8.1, with Yamal delivering career-best goal contributions and Veerman delivering high goal involvements for a midfield playmaker; Bruno Fernandes (Man United) 8.1 and Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) 8.1 contribute extensive creativity and goals, while Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane (Real Madrid and Bayern respectively) both record 8.1 ratings, reinforcing the star forward line.
– Notable mentions: Joao Felix (Al Nassr) 8.1 with a standout Saudi Arabian campaign, including 20 goals and 13 assists, illustrating a shift in European-to-Saudi performances.
This Team of the Season underscores the season’s top performers across Europe’s major leagues, highlighting elite goal scorers, creators, and reliable defenders who collectively propelled their teams to high finishes.