The conclusion of the 2024/25 Premier League season has left us with a comprehensive collection of statistics highlighting the top performers across a wide array of metrics. Here, we delve into the standout players based on 33 different statistical categories, providing insights into the season’s most influential figures.
Data sourced primarily from FBRef, complemented by official Premier League records, offers a detailed overview of player performances and trends.
Top Goal Scorers of the 2024/25 Campaign
Leading the scoring charts is Mohamed Salah from Liverpool, who netted an impressive 29 goals. Close behind, Alexander Isak of Newcastle scored 23, while Manchester City’s Erling Haaland contributed 22. Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo both reached the 20-goal mark, with Yoane Wissa also tallying 19. Other notable goal contributors include Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) with 16, and Matheus Cunha (Wolves) and Cole Palmer (Chelsea), each with 15 strikes. Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta and Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen both scored 14, rounding out the top scorers list.
Playmakers: Who Led in Assists?
Mohamed Salah again stands out, providing 18 assists, making him the season’s top assist provider. Jacob Murphy of Newcastle followed with 12, while Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga contributed 11. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Brentford’s Mikkel Damsgaard, Fulham’s Antonee Robinson, Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes each registered 10 assists. Tottenham’s Heung-min Son added 9 assists to his tally.
Most Involved Players: Goals and Assists Combined
Salah’s total involvement in goal scoring reached 47, the highest this season. Newcastle’s Alexander Isak was involved in 29 goals, with Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland contributing 27 and 25 respectively. Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa each participated in 24 and 23 goals. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood, Wolves’ Matheus Cunha, and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen all had 21+ goal involvements, showcasing their offensive influence.
Expected Goals (xG): Who Outperformed Expectations?
Mohamed Salah’s xG stood at 25.2, aligning closely with his actual tally of 29 goals, indicating efficient finishing. Haaland’s xG was 22.0 for his 22 goals, while Alexander Isak’s 20.3 xG resulted in 23 goals. Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer had xG values of 18.5 and 17.3 respectively, reflecting their goal-scoring efficiency. Ollie Watkins and others also demonstrated strong finishing relative to their expected goals.
Volume of Shots: Who Was the Most Shooters?
Mohamed Salah led with 130 shots, of which 59 were on target. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer was close behind with 126 shots and 49 on target. Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and Wolves’ Matheus Cunha also took over 100 shots each, with notable accuracy rates. Erling Haaland’s 108 shots with 59 on target underscored his prolific shooting.
Missed Opportunities: Who Wasted the Most Clear Chances?
Ollie Watkins missed 27 significant scoring opportunities, the highest this season. Salah missed 24, while Haaland and Nicolas Jackson missed 21 and 19 respectively. Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta each missed 18 big chances, highlighting areas for improvement in finishing.
Offside Incidents: Who Was Caught Offside Most Frequently?
Chris Wood from Nottingham Forest was flagged offside 28 times, the highest in the league. Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jamie Vardy both had 27 offside calls. Nicolas Jackson and Jean-Philippe Mateta also featured prominently, with 23 and 21 offsides respectively. These figures reflect the aggressive runs and positional awareness of these players.
Most Yellow Cards
Sasa Lukic (Fulham) and Flynn Downes (Southampton) both received 12 yellow cards, leading the league in cautions. Moises Caicedo (Chelsea), Will Hughes (Crystal Palace), Liam Delap (Ipswich), Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United), and others each accumulated 11 yellow cards, indicating their aggressive styles of play.
Red Card Recipients
Myers Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), and Jack Stephens (Southampton) each received 2 red cards, making them the most disciplined players in terms of dismissals this season.
Passing and Playmaking Prowess
Most Passes Completed
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) led with 2,688 completed passes, demonstrating his role as a central figure in build-up play. Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) and William Saliba (Arsenal) also featured prominently, with over 2,400 passes each.
Key Passes and Creative Play
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) delivered 91 key passes, the highest in the league, followed by Mohamed Salah with 88. Other creative midfielders like Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez contributed significantly, with 87 and 77 key passes respectively.
Progressive Passing and Carriers
Bruno Fernandes again topped with 325 progressive passes, showcasing his ability to advance play effectively. Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) led in progressive carries with 213, highlighting his dribbling and attacking threat.
Defensive Contributions
Tackles and Interceptions
Idrissa Gueye (Everton) was the league’s most active tackler, with 133 tackles (80 won). Joao Gomes (Wolves) and Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) also made significant defensive contributions, with over 100 tackles each.
Interceptions and Recoveries
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham) led in interceptions with 66, while Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) and Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) excelled in recoveries, with 229 and 213 respectively. These metrics underline their importance in regaining possession.
Defensive Solidity: Clearances and Goal-Line Saves
Nottingham Forest’s Murillo recorded the highest number of clearances with 249, followed by Nathan Collins (226) and Dara O’Shea (225). In terms of clearances off the line, Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest), Lewis Hall (Newcastle), and Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) each made 3 crucial interventions.
Goalkeeping Excellence
Clean Sheets and Saves
Goalkeepers with the most clean sheets include Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest) and David Raya (Arsenal), each with 13. Jordan Pickford (Everton) and Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) also performed strongly, with 12 and 11 clean sheets respectively.
Shot-Stopping and Penalty Saves
Mark Flekken (Brentford) made the most saves, totaling 150, demonstrating his shot-stopping prowess. Jordan Pickford and Aaron Ramsdale each saved 2 penalties, showcasing their penalty-saving abilities.
Goalkeeper Contributions in Play
Ederson (Manchester City) led in assists among goalkeepers with 4, while Flekken and Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen contributed 2 and 1 respectively, highlighting their role in initiating attacks from the back.
As the season wraps up, these statistics offer a detailed snapshot of player performances, tactical trends, and areas for future improvement across the Premier League landscape.
