Arsenal’s 2025/26 season was not built on chaos. It was built on control.
Mikel Arteta’s side dictated games, managed pressure and delivered across the full campaign. However, while the collective defined the title win, several individuals elevated Arsenal to champions.
William Saliba dominated quietly. Gabriel set the tone physically and emotionally. David Raya delivered defining moments. Then, when uncertainty hit, Declan Rice stepped forward.
Here are the Arsenal season player ratings 25/26.
Arsenal season player ratings 25/26
David Raya – 9.5/10
Raya protected Arsenal’s title.
That save against Mateus Fernandes at West Ham stands as one of the defining moments of the season. However, his importance stretched far beyond one highlight. He controlled his area, made decisive calls and removed panic from Arsenal’s build-up.
As a result, the defence played with confidence. Raya gave them certainty.
William Saliba – 9.5/10
Saliba made elite football look simple.
He read danger early, positioned himself perfectly and shut down attacks before they developed. He did not need chaos to prove his quality. Instead, he controlled games through intelligence.
For many Arsenal fans, he quietly delivered a Player of the Season campaign.
Cristhian Mosquera – 7/10
Mosquera showed composure.
He stepped in when needed and looked comfortable in the system.
Ben White – 6.5/10
White endured a difficult season physically.
He still gave everything during the run-in before injury forced him out again. His commitment remained clear throughout.
Piero Hincapié – 9/10
Hincapié impressed immediately.
He defended aggressively, carried the ball confidently and looked completely at home in Arteta’s structure.
Gabriel Magalhães – 9.5/10
Gabriel defined Arsenal’s edge.
He attacked every duel, dominated physically and lifted the team through his intensity. More importantly, he delivered in key moments and never allowed standards to drop.
That impact explains why supporters rallied behind him so strongly, as seen in what Arsenal fans have done to show support for Gabriel Magalhães after Champions League disappointment.
Bukayo Saka – 6.5/10
Saka faced constant pressure.
Injuries disrupted rhythm and teams doubled up on him. Even then, he still influenced games.
Martin Ødegaard – 6.5/10
Ødegaard’s absence shaped his season.
Arsenal looked more structured when he played, but injuries limited his overall influence.
Gabriel Jesus – 4/10
Jesus struggled to find form.
Inconsistencies defined his campaign, which may very well be his last for Arsenal.
Eberechi Eze – 8/10
Eze grew into the season.
After adapting early, he became a major factor in the run-in. His creativity added a different dimension.
Gabriel Martinelli – 7/10
Martinelli stretched defences consistently.
His direct running remained valuable even when output varied.
Jurriën Timber – 8.5/10
Timber brought intelligence and balance.
He played multiple roles and rarely looked uncomfortable.
Squad depth powered Arsenal’s title win
Arsenal did not rely on a fixed starting eleven.
Rotation players stepped up, injuries were managed and the level remained high. That depth ensured momentum never dropped.
Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10
Kepa delivered reliability overall.
However, the Carabao Cup final performance lowers his rating.
Viktor Gyökeres – 9/10
Gyökeres proved the doubters wrong.
Twenty goal contributions across all competitions highlight his mentality and consistency.
Christian Nørgaard – 6/10
Nørgaard offered leadership.
Limited minutes restrict his rating, but his presence still mattered.
Leandro Trossard – 8.5/10
Trossard delivered his best Arsenal season since 22/23.
Arteta unlocked his passing range, while his clutch moments remained decisive.
Noni Madueke – 7.5/10
Madueke showed flashes of quality.
Consistency remains the next step.
Mikel Merino – 8/10
Merino proved his importance.
Arsenal missed him when injured.
Kai Havertz – 7/10
Havertz battled injuries throughout the season.
That disruption limited his overall impact. However, it may also push Arsenal to explore further attacking depth, with names such as Junior Kroupi already linked as potential options.
Riccardo Calafiori – 7.5/10
Calafiori impressed in spells.
Injuries slowed momentum, but his quality remains clear.
Tommy Setford – 5/10
Setford made his debut.
Opportunities remained limited.
Martín Zubimendi – 9/10
Zubimendi controlled midfield for large parts of the campaign.
He played consistently and maintained a high level, even when form dipped slightly late on.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8/10
Lewis-Skelly continued his rise.
He played without fear and looked ready for more responsibility.
Max Dowman – 7.5/10
Dowman showed strong promise.
His development remains one to watch.
Declan Rice defined Arsenal’s title-winning season
Declan Rice deserves separation from the rest.
When Ødegaard went down, Rice stepped forward. When games tightened, he controlled them and when Arsenal needed leadership, he delivered it without hesitation.
This was not just consistency. This was authority.
Rice dictated tempo, broke up play and drove the team forward in decisive moments. More importantly, he carried responsibility without ever looking overwhelmed.
That is what defines a title-winning player.
Rice did not just contribute.
He led Arsenal to the title.
