Top 10 Favourites for La Liga Player of the Season (2024/25) with detailed context:
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1. Lamine Yamal – FC Barcelona
At just 17 years old, Yamal is redefining what’s possible for a teenager in top-flight football. With 6 goals and a league-best 11 assists, he leads La Liga in playmaking while dazzling with a record 123 successful dribbles—the highest in Europe’s top five leagues. He’s created 23 big chances, 51 overall scoring chances, and drawn 50 fouls, making him a nightmare for defenders. Yamal isn’t just Barça’s future—he’s their present game-changer.
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2. Kylian Mbappé – Real Madrid
In his debut La Liga season, Mbappé has taken the league by storm, scoring 22 goals and supplying 5 assists. He averages 4.6 shots per game, showing he’s always a threat. Alongside Vinícius and Bellingham, he forms one of the deadliest attacking trios in Europe. If Real Madrid win the league, Mbappé will be a massive reason why.
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3. Raphinha – FC Barcelona
Raphinha is enjoying the best season of his career, with 13 goals and 8 assists. His 75 chances created and 23 big chances rank him among La Liga’s most potent creators. Beyond stats, his two-way work rate and clutch performances in big games elevate his value to Barcelona’s title charge.
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4. Pedri – FC Barcelona
The midfield maestro has had a quietly dominant season, dictating games with class and intelligence. 4 goals, 4 assists, 30 dribbles completed, 51 chances created, and 88% pass accuracy tell the story of a player who controls the flow of every game. Few midfielders in Europe can match Pedri’s footballing brain.
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5. Robert Lewandowski – FC Barcelona
Ageing like fine wine, Lewandowski leads La Liga in goals with 25, adding 2 assists. His off-ball movement and finishing remain elite. At 36, his 3.5 shots per game and leadership in a young Barça side prove he’s still one of the most dangerous strikers in Europe.
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6. Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
Though slightly overshadowed by Mbappé this year, Bellingham has still been a force, with 8 goals and 7 assists. His late runs, physical presence, and midfield dominance make him a big-game player. His 59% duel success rate reflects his toughness and versatility.
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7. Federico Valverde – Real Madrid
La Liga’s ultimate utility man, Valverde combines grit with elegance. With 5 goals, 3 assists, 90% pass completion, and 62% tackle success, he’s the heartbeat of Madrid’s midfield, excelling defensively and offensively across multiple roles.
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8. Álex Baena – Villarreal
The league’s top chance creator with 84 key passes, Baena has quietly become one of Spain’s most effective playmakers. He’s also third in big chances created (17) and a constant set-piece threat. Villarreal owe much of their attacking success to his intelligence and technique.
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9. Vinícius Jr. – Real Madrid
With 11 goals, 5 assists, 66 dribbles completed, and 45 chances created, Vinícius is still one of the league’s most dangerous wingers. However, the bar is so high for him that anything short of sensational feels underwhelming. A strong finish could catapult him up the rankings.
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10. Iñigo Martínez – FC Barcelona
Often in the shadow of younger stars like Cubarsí, Martínez has been a defensive rock. With 3 assists, 3.6 clearances per game, 65% aerial duel success, and 91% pass accuracy, he’s provided leadership, composure, and reliability in a crucial role. His impact is quiet but massive.
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