Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has emerged as the highest-rated player in the English Premier League this season, according to the latest performance rankings published by football statistics platform FotMob.
Rice leads the chart with an average rating of 7.76, narrowly ahead of Chelsea forward João Pedro, who occupies second position with 7.74, while Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka completes the top three with 7.72, blueprint reports.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is fourth with 7.70, followed by Bournemouth forward Evanilson, who has recorded an average rating of 7.69.
The rankings offer an interesting picture of the individual performers making an impact in the 2026/2027 campaign, with established stars competing for the top positions alongside players who have attracted attention through their consistency and contributions to their respective clubs.
Rice’s position at the summit is particularly notable given the competition from some of the league’s most influential attacking players. The Arsenal midfielder has maintained a rating above Haaland, Saka and João Pedro, demonstrating the value FotMob’s statistical assessment places on performances beyond goals and assists.
Rice leads with three Player of the Match awards
Rice’s rating of 7.76 puts him 0.02 points ahead of João Pedro and 0.04 above his Arsenal teammate Saka.
Beyond leading the overall ratings, the England international has also registered three Player of the Match awards on FotMob’s platform, an indication of how frequently his performances have stood out in individual match assessments.
His position also reinforces the importance of midfield contributions in the ratings system. While goals and assists often attract the greatest attention, midfielders are assessed on their broader influence, including their involvement in possession, chance creation, defensive contributions and overall impact on matches.
Saka’s third-place position further strengthens Arsenal’s representation among the league’s leading performers. The England winger has an average rating of 7.72 and has received one Player of the Match award.
Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard is also among the top 10, occupying eighth position with 7.61. Interestingly, Ødegaard has collected three Player of the Match awards, the same number as Rice, despite being seven places below his teammate.
The presence of three Arsenal players in the top eight underlines the club’s strong individual representation in the current ratings.
João Pedro leads Chelsea’s challenge
Chelsea forward João Pedro is the highest-ranked player from Stamford Bridge, sitting second overall with a rating of 7.74.
His position places him ahead of several established Premier League stars, including Haaland, Saka and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.
Although he is yet to register a Player of the Match award on FotMob’s current ranking, his average rating reflects the consistency of his performances across the matches assessed by the platform.
Chelsea also have Cole Palmer among the leading 30 players, with the England international occupying 26th position on 7.43.
Palmer’s position places him below João Pedro by 0.31 points, while Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers is 11th with a rating of 7.58. The latter’s position means Chelsea have three representatives among the top 30 players on the current list.
The ratings provide a statistical comparison of the club’s leading performers, although they do not necessarily represent a complete assessment of each player’s contribution to Chelsea’s overall campaign.
Haaland, Cherki and Evanilson make their mark
Manchester City striker Haaland occupies fourth position with a rating of 7.70, making him the highest-ranked centre-forward among the top four.
His position is followed closely by Evanilson, who has been one of Bournemouth’s standout performers, with a rating of 7.69.
Evanilson’s fifth-place position is particularly significant because he is ahead of several players from clubs traditionally associated with competing for major honours.
The Brazilian has also recorded three Player of the Match awards, matching Rice and Ødegaard for the highest number among the top 10.
Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki is sixth with 7.68 and has collected two Player of the Match awards. His presence alongside Haaland gives City two representatives in the top six.
The rankings also feature Brighton defender Maxim De Cuyper in seventh position with 7.64, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is ninth with 7.59.
Fernandes has two Player of the Match awards, further highlighting his individual influence for Manchester United despite the competition from players at other leading clubs.
Mohamed Belloumi, Rogers complete top 11
One of the notable names in the rankings is Mohamed Belloumi, who occupies 10th position with an average rating of 7.58.
The same rating is recorded by Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers, who is placed 11th. FotMob’s published ranking therefore puts Belloumi ahead of Rogers despite their identical numerical scores.
Bournemouth’s Alex Scott follows in 12th position, also with 7.58, while Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke is 13th with 7.56.
The presence of players from Bournemouth and Brighton among the leading performers illustrates that the ratings are not restricted to footballers from the traditional title contenders.
Other notable names include Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, who is 14th with 7.53, while Marcus Tavernier, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and Johan Manzambi share the 15th position with 7.52.
Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford and Arsenal defender Ben White are also among the top 20, each with a rating of 7.51.
Palmer, Isak and Van Dijk among top 30
Beyond the leading 11, the rankings feature several prominent Premier League players.
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer occupies 26th position with 7.43, the same rating recorded by Liverpool forward Alexander Isak, who shares that position.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is 25th with 7.44, while Bayer Leverkusen’s former midfielder Florian Wirtz, now at Liverpool, is 28th with 7.43.
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is 29th with 7.42, while Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo completes the top 30 with 7.41.
The distribution of players across different positions and clubs makes the ranking a useful snapshot of individual performances during the ongoing campaign.
What the FotMob ratings mean
FotMob’s ratings are statistical assessments of individual performances in matches. They provide a numerical indication of how players perform across different aspects of the game rather than relying exclusively on goals, assists or the final outcome of a match.
Consequently, a midfielder or defender can rank above a striker even without scoring, provided the overall statistical assessment of his performance is sufficiently strong.
The ratings are also subject to change as more matches are played and new performances are added to the platform.
For now, Rice occupies the leading position with 7.76, followed by João Pedro and Saka, while Haaland, Evanilson and Cherki complete the top six.
With the Premier League season still unfolding, the competition for the highest individual rating remains open, and subsequent performances could alter the order of the leading names.