Throughout the continent, the 2024–2025 UEFA Europa League has delivered drama, goals, and standout performances. Even though the final stages are frequently the emphasis, many exceptional players made an impression during the campaign, regardless of whether their clubs advanced far into the competition.
Based on goals, assists, impact, and individual skill, here is our assessment of the top 10 players in the Europa League this season.
10. Marmoush Omar
Clubs: Manchester City and Eintracht Frankfurt
Six appearances
Objectives: 4
Helps: 2
Opportunities Generated: 16
83% is the pass accuracy.
Omar Marmoush had been playing brilliantly for Eintracht Frankfurt prior to his January transfer to Manchester City. The Egyptian forward’s combination of inventiveness and precision finishing made an impression in both the Bundesliga and Europe. Since coming to Manchester, his influence hasn’t diminished; thus far this season, he has scored 27 goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions. Few players have produced as much on the national and European platforms as he has.
9. El Kaabi, Ayoub
Olympiacos is the club.
Looks: 8
Objectives: 7
69% is the pass accuracy.
Opportunities Generated: 7
With seven goals, Ayoub El Kaabi finished as the Europa League’s joint-top scorer, despite Olympiacos losing in the Round of 16. Even though his team’s run ended sooner than anticipated, he was one of the competition’s most lethal forwards thanks to his movement, deft finishing, and ability to find space.
8. Aghehowa Samu
FC Porto is the club.
Nine appearances
Objectives: 6
69% is the pass accuracy.
Dribbles that are successful: 6
With six goals in nine games, Samu Aghehowa was a bright spot for Porto during their brief Europa League run. He made defenders work hard with his quick feet and goal-scoring ability, but an early exit kept him from moving up in the rankings.
7. Høgh Kasper
Club: Glimt/Bodø
Twelve appearances
Objectives: 7
Helps: 1
Dribbles finished: nine
74% is the pass accuracy.
One of the rising stars of the competition has been Kasper Høgh. Høgh has taken the lead, assisting with eight goal involvements and playing a crucial part in Bodø/Glimt’s progress to the semi-finals. He is a fan favourite because of his unwavering work ethic and poaching instincts.
6. Williams, Iñaki
Club: Sports Club
Twelve appearances
Objectives: 5
Helps: 1
Dribbles finished: eleven
75% pass accuracy
Iñaki Williams is still Athletic Club’s lifeblood at thirty. In addition to continuing his incredible run of consecutive appearances, he has been instrumental in the team’s Europa League campaign, performing admirably in pivotal situations. His vigour, leadership, and straightforward approach are still essential.
5. Williams, Nico
Club: Sports Club
Twelve appearances
Objectives: 5
Helps: 2
Opportunities Generated: 27
Dribbles that are successful: 43
80% is the pass accuracy.
Nico Williams has rediscovered fresh form and focus at Athletic Club following a botched transfer to Barcelona. Combining flair and final product, the 21-year-old winger has been outstanding. He defeated Rangers with a man-of-the-match performance, and he now faces Manchester United in the semifinals. He ranked among the top players in the event with 43 dribbles and 27 opportunities.
4. Can Eğribayat İrfan
Club: Fenerbahçe
Six appearances
Three clean sheets
80% is the save percentage.
With clutch performances in goal, İrfan Can Eğribayat stood tall for Fenerbahçe. His presence and save percentage were crucial in sustaining the Turkish team during crucial moments. His courageous exploits were a real game-changer in goal, even though Rangers eliminated him on penalties.
3. Osimhen Victor
Galatasaray Club
Seven appearances
Objectives: 6
Helps: 1
Opportunities Generated: 6
80% is the pass accuracy.
Victor Osimhen made an impression with six goals in just seven games, despite Galatasaray’s early elimination. The Nigerian striker has consistently displayed excellent physicality, positioning, and finishing. Despite playing fewer games than many of his contemporaries, he still ranks among the competition’s top scorers.
2. Fernandes Bruno
Manchester United is the club.
13 appearances
Objectives: 7
Helps: 4
Opportunities Generated: 44
Dribbles finished: nine
79% pass accuracy
The driving force behind Manchester United in Europe has been Bruno Fernandes. United has survived stressful situations thanks to his leadership, inventiveness, and talent for crucial moments, such as his penalty against Lyon in extra time. He has affected almost every United attack and is second only to Cherki in creating chances.
1. Cherki Rayan
Club: Lyon
Twelve appearances
Objectives: 4
Helps: 8
Opportunities Generated: 46
Dribbles that are successful: 34
46 recoveries
Rayan Cherki was perhaps the greatest player in the tournament, despite Lyon’s elimination in the quarterfinals. Throughout all 12 games, his inventiveness, flair, and hard ethic were evident. For an attacking midfielder, he leads the Europa League in both recoveries and chances created, which is an impressive stat line. Cherki demonstrated that he has substance in addition to style.
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