Top Player of Matchweek 25 Revealed

Morgan Winslow

Published: February 10, 2026 2:06 PM ET

The excitement of the Premier League continued in Matchweek 25 of the 2025/26 season, showcasing remarkable individual performances that captivated fans. The top player of the week has been officially revealed, thanks to votes from the public. Fans had until 12:00 GMT on February 10 to cast their votes for the Player of the Matchweek.

Key Performers of Matchweek 25

Several players stood out with their exceptional contributions, each playing pivotal roles in their team’s successes. Here’s a closer look at their performances:

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – Everton

Match: Fulham 1-2 Everton
Key Contribution: Scored a crucial equalizer and assisted the winner.
Stats: 83% pass accuracy, 43 touches, 4 recoveries.

Ilia Gruev – Leeds United

Match: Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Key Contribution: Provided an assist and was instrumental in midfield.
Coach Comparison: Compared to Bulgarian legends Hristo Stoichkov and Lothar Matthaus.

Erling Haaland – Manchester City

Match: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City
Key Contribution: Scored a late penalty and assisted the equalizer.
Stats: 21 league goals this season.

Dango Ouattara – Brentford

Match: Newcastle 2-3 Brentford
Key Contribution: Scored and assisted on his 100th Premier League appearance.
First for Burkina Faso: First player from the country to reach 100 appearances.

Cole Palmer – Chelsea

Match: Wolves 1-3 Chelsea
Key Contribution: Became the first in Premier League history to score three first-half hat-tricks.
Unique Achievement: First player to score a hat-trick and provide three assists at Wolves.

Crysencio Summerville – West Ham United

Match: Burnley 0-2 West Ham
Key Contribution: Scored in his fifth consecutive match.
Impact: Played a key role in a vital away win.

Martin Zubimendi – Arsenal

Match: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland
Key Contribution: Scored the opening goal in a solid performance.
Season Stats: Fifth league goal this season.

Conclusion

The official Player of the Matchweek for Matchweek 25 highlights the incredible talent in the Premier League. Each player’s unique contributions were vital to their teams, showcasing the unpredictable excitement of the league. Fans eagerly await the next round of action as the race for the top continues.