As the 2024–25 Premier League season concludes, it’s time to honor the players who have consistently delivered exceptional performances.
From title-winning stalwarts to breakout stars, this Team of the Season recognizes the best in a 4-3-3 formation.
🧤 Goalkeeper: Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest)
Matz Sels has been instrumental in Nottingham Forest’s impressive season, securing European qualification. With the most clean sheets and the second-highest number of saves in the league, his shot-stopping prowess and command of the penalty area have been vital.
🛡️ Defense
- Left-Back: Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
Robinson’s dynamic play on the flank yielded 10 assists—the highest among defenders—and a league-leading number of tackles and interceptions for a left-back. - Center-Backs: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) & Nikola Milenković (Nottingham Forest)
Van Dijk anchored Liverpool’s defense, contributing to the most clean sheets and leading in interceptions. Milenković complemented with the most goals and assists among center-backs, showcasing his dual threat. - Right-Back: Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace)
Muñoz’s balanced play resulted in four goals and four assists, along with the highest number of tackles among defenders, highlighting his all-around capabilities.
⚙️ Midfield
- Defensive Midfielder: Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)
Caicedo’s dominance in midfield is evident through his league-leading passes and top-tier tackle and interception stats, solidifying his role as a midfield anchor. - Central Midfielder: Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Rice’s versatility and consistency were key for Arsenal, contributing significantly in both defensive duties and attacking transitions. - Attacking Midfielder: Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
In his debut Premier League season, Rogers impressed with eight goals and eight assists, leading midfielders in dribbles completed and ranking third in assists.
🎯 Attack
- Right Wing: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Salah’s phenomenal season included 28 goals and 18 assists, directly contributing to 60% of Liverpool’s goals and setting a new record for goal involvements in a single Premier League season. - Center Forward: Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
Isak’s clinical finishing led to a league-topping goal tally among strikers, playing a pivotal role in Newcastle’s attacking prowess. - Left Wing: Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Cunha’s 15 goals and six assists were crucial for Wolves, especially impressive given the team’s challenges, and he adapted well when deployed on the left wing.
🪑 Bench
- Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)
- Defenders: Gabriel (Arsenal), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)
- Midfielders: Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
- Attackers: Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
🧠 Manager of the Season: Eddie Howe (Newcastle United)
Eddie Howe earns the nod as Manager of the Season for guiding Newcastle United to an extraordinary campaign that could see them finish second in the league. Despite injuries to key players and the demands of European football, Howe maintained an aggressive, attacking style that made Newcastle one of the league’s most exciting teams to watch. His tactical flexibility, player development—especially of Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon—and resilience under pressure deserve immense credit.
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