After 13 Premier League games, here are the top 10 players who rank in terms of Squawka‘s performance rating score.
1) Aaron Ramsey – Arsenal
The Arsenal midfielder has been extraordinary this term. He has scored eight league goals, made 18 key passes and completed 85% of his passes. He seems a different player to last season.
2) Steven Gerrard – Liverpool
The Liverpool skipper has run the show up at Anfield this season from a deeper role than he’s used to, completing 87% of his passes, creating 30 chances and scoring three goals in his 13 appearances.
3) Samir Nasri – Manchester City
The Frenchman is flourishing under Manuel Pellegrini, scoring four goals, making 29 key passes and completing 90% of his passes. He’s also won 76% of his take ons.
4) Yaya Toure – Manchester City
The powerhouse has completed 92% of his passes, which is remarkable, and carved 16 chances. He’s averaged two defensive actions per game, has a shot accuracy of 60% and completed 16/19 of his dribbles.
5) John Terry – Chelsea
The former England international is enjoying life under Jose Mourinho and has won 70% of his 74 attempted headers, completing 91% of his passes and averaging 10 defensive actions per appearance.
6) Sergio Aguero – Manchester City
Currently the league’s top scorer with 10 goals, the little Argentine has been tremendous this term. He’s made 20 key passes, has a shot accuracy of 66% and has a 83% pass completion rate.
7) Phil Jagielka – Everton
The Toffees defender has been a reason why the club have lost just once so far this season. He has averaged 12 defensive actions per game, won 61% of his headers, 58% of his tackles and has even made three key passes.
8) Dejan Lovren – Southampton
The Hampshire club are having a fine season and this man has been pivotal to that. He’s appeared in all but one game for Southampton, averaging 11 defensive actions per game and winning 23/31 of his tackles.
9) Mousa Dembele – Tottenham
The Spurs midfielder has had a mixed bag but is statistically-brilliant. He has completed 91% of his passes, 91% of his take ons and has a 100% shot accuracy.
10) Seamus Coleman – Everton
The right-back has thrived under Roberto Martinez – he has made 17 key passes already this season and scored twice, as well as completing 87% of his passes and won 64% of his tackles.