Who are the best players in La Liga right now? We have created a list of the top 10 based on their average WhoScored match rating over the course of the 2025/26 season so far.
Also, feel free to check out who we think are the top 10 best La Liga players of all-time.
| Player (Team) | MOTM awards | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) |
10 |
8.39 |
| Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) |
7 |
7.98 |
| Raphinha (Barcelona) |
0 |
7.38 |
| Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) |
1 |
7.37 |
| Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) |
4 |
7.33 |
| Pedri (Barcelona) |
2 |
7.23 |
| Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) |
0 |
7.23 |
| Kike Salas (Sevilla) |
2 |
7.20 |
| Dani Olmo (Real Betis) |
2 |
7.20 |
| Antony (Real Betis) |
3 |
7.18 |
Top 10 best players in La Liga right now
10. Antony (Real Betis)
Real Betis look like they've signed the version of Antony that Man Utd thought they were getting when they spent £80m on him in 2022. With 21 appearances to his name so far in La Liga, Antony scores and creates, showcasing just how important he is to the team's setup, and the Brazilian has three Man of the Match awards to go with it.
9. Dani Olmo (Barcelona)
Despite being one of the most fragile players in the current Barcelona squad with several injury timeouts this season, Olmo has continued to be a great addition to the team, scoring and providing assists. It is no surprise that the former Leipzig man snuck into the top 10 here.
8. Kike Salas (Sevilla)
Salas has made only thirteen appearances for Sevilla this season with two of them coming as a substitute, but the defender has averaged a WhoScored rating of 7.20, whilst taking home two Man of the Match awards in the process due to his ability to read the game and maintain composure from the back.
7. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis)
One of the key players for Real Betis this season has been Ezzalzouli. The Morrocan has been a fantastic winger in Spain's top flight, combining trickery and finesse down the left flank which often gives opposition defenders a hard time. In recent times, the 24-year-old has bagged a goal and contributed two assists in his last four games.
6. Pedri Gonzalez (Barcelona)
It is astonishing to see a player of Pedri's quality only rank in sixth place. The Barcelona midfielder is the heartbeat of his team and since his return from a hamstring injury, there's been clear stability in midfield for Hansi Flick’s side.
5. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
Often under scrutiny this season due to his behaviour and a dip in form, Vinicius has been able to pick up the pieces, putting in a great shift character-wise and getting back to doing what he does best – creating and scoring.
4. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Although Bellingham has been injured since 2 February and hasn't scored at all in La Liga this year, the Englishman still retains a place in the top four best players in the league, with his absence greatly felt in midfield for Real Madrid.
3. Raphinha (Barcelona)
Raphinha finished in fifth in the 2025 Ballon d'Or nominations and ranks third in this list. The Barcelona and Brazil international winger is truly world-class.
2. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
It's not a surprise to see Kylian Mbappe so high in the rankings as he has been electrifying so far this season. Only Harry Kane has scored more goals than the Frenchman across Europe since the season began.
1. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
To be 18 years old and being first in this list is very special. Lamine Yamal is a freak of a talent, and he is showcasing his skills once again in a Barcelona shirt.
