Statistics company Opta has announced the best team of the 2025-26 Premier League season. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya completed the season without conceding 19 goals, becoming one of the key contributors to his team's championship campaign. Raya ranked among the goalkeepers who conceded the fewest goals in a Premier League season and achieved a significant success since Arsenal's last championship.
Matheus Nunes from Manchester City played in 32 matches throughout the season and significantly increased his team's winning percentage. Nunes was the player with the most completed passes in the opponent's half and ranked high in assist and ball carrying statistics.
Arsenal defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba attracted attention with their performances throughout the season. Gabriel demonstrated his defensive effectiveness by keeping a clean sheet in 17 matches, while Saliba made a great contribution to his team with his pass accuracy and defensive success.
Adrien Truffert from Bournemouth played in all 38 matches, providing stability to his team and especially standing out in defensive battles. Midfielder Declan Rice played an important role in Arsenal's success in set-piece organizations and attracted attention with high passing and ball carrying distances throughout the season.
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest provided stability to his team as the player who won the most balls and duels of the season. Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool was one of the most effective players of the season with four goals scored from free kicks.
Rayan Cherki of Manchester City attracted attention with 12 assists in his first Premier League season. Erling Haaland won the top scorer title with 27 goals and led in shooting statistics.
Opta's data reveals that the performances of these players throughout the season directly reflected on their teams' successes.