Top 10 Best Players in La Liga 2024/25 Season (Ranked)
The 2024/25 La Liga season has been a wild ride, full of great football, amazing goals, and a title race between Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid. With only a few points between these giants, La Liga has been a platform for both established stars and breakout talents to shine.
While team success gets the headlines, individual brilliance leaves a lasting impression. From teenage sensations to seasoned veterans, here are the 10 players who have made the biggest impact in La Liga this season — not just through stats but also influence, consistency, and performances on the pitch.
La Liga Player of the Season Previous Winner: Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham won the award last season after an incredible campaign with 19 goals and 6 assists in 28 games. But this season has seen new stars rise to the top.
Here’s our ranking of the best La Liga players this season, counting down from 10 to 1.
10. Iñigo Martínez – FC Barcelona
A surprise for many, but Iñigo Martínez has been a rock in Barcelona’s defence this season. The experienced centre-back has brought leadership, calmness, and reliability at the back for Xavi.
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3 assists
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3.6 clearances per game
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65% aerial duel success
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91% pass accuracy
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Average match rating: 7.41
His defensive presence has been vital in stabilizing a youthful Barcelona backline.
9. Vinícius Jr. – Real Madrid
Vinícius Jr is one of La Liga’s most feared attackers. Not at last season’s Ballon d’Or level, but still a nightmare for defenders.
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11 goals, 5 assists
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66 successful dribbles
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45 chances created
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Average rating: 7.50
His pace, flair, and direct style of play continue to set him apart.
8. Álex Baena – Villarreal
One of the league’s most underrated creative players, Baena has been Villarreal’s heartbeat in attack.
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Most chances created in La Liga: 84
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17 big chances created
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Brilliant set-piece delivery
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Excellent technical ability
Baena is a name deserving more recognition.
7. Federico Valverde – Real Madrid
Valverde is a machine in midfield — versatile, relentless, and crucial for Real Madrid’s balance.
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5 goals, 3 assists
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90% pass accuracy
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62% tackle success rate
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High tactical intelligence
His energy and consistency make him irreplaceable.
6. Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
Last season’s standout continues to impress, albeit in a more advanced role this campaign.
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8 goals, 7 assists
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59% duels won
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Late runs into the box
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Composed under pressure
A true box-to-box midfielder with attacking flair.
5. Robert Lewandowski – FC Barcelona
La Liga’s top scorer once again. At 36, Lewandowski’s elite movement and goal-scoring instincts remain unmatched.
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25 goals, 2 assists
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3.5 shots per 90 minutes
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Exceptional positional awareness
His experience continues to deliver for Barcelona.
4. Pedri – FC Barcelona
Pedri is La Liga’s midfield maestro, drawing comparisons to Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta.
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4 goals, 4 assists
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51 chances created
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30 dribbles completed
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88% pass accuracy
His control and vision are world-class.
3. Raphinha – FC Barcelona
The Brazilian winger is enjoying his best season yet, delivering consistently for Barcelona.
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13 goals, 8 assists
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75 chances created
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23 big chances created
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42 dribbles completed
A relentless worker and a creative force down the right flank.
2. Kylian Mbappé – Real Madrid
Mbappé’s arrival in La Liga has lived up to the hype. He’s brought goals, pace, and excitement to Real Madrid.
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22 La Liga goals, 5 assists
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33 goals in all competitions
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4.6 shots per game (most in the league)
His lethal partnership with Vinícius and Bellingham makes Madrid’s attack terrifying.
1. Lamine Yamal – FC Barcelona
At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal has emerged as the biggest sensation in La Liga this season.
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6 goals, 11 assists (most assists in La Liga)
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123 successful dribbles (most in Europe’s top 5 leagues)
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51 chances created
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23 big chances created
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50 fouls won
He’s not just Barcelona’s future — he’s already their present. His confidence, skill, and decision-making at such a young age are nothing short of phenomenal.
