Premier League player rankings feature seven Brazilians

The Athletic has released a ranking of the top 50 Premier League players following the first 50 matches of the 2026/27 season. Erling Haaland of Manchester City holds the top position in the list.

Seven Brazilian players feature in the top 50. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães is the highest-ranked Brazilian, placing second overall. Bruno Guimarães, who moved from Newcastle to Arsenal this season, follows in sixth place. Other Brazilians included in the ranking are João Pedro (18th), Alisson (26th), Rayan (39th), Igor Thiago (42nd), and Matheus Cunha (45th).