Celtic are flying. Aberdeen are eyeing a surprise title challenge, but Rangers and Hearts are in disarray. We are just a month in, but already the Scottish Premiership is providing it’s usual drama.
While Kyogo Furuhashi, Cyriel Dessers and Pape Habib Gueye are amongst the league’s top scorers, the opening four games have seen several other players come to the fore as their team’s most eye-catching performers. In every season, previously underrated players have flourished for their sides and this season appears to be no different based upon the first month of the campaign.
Here, we look at which 10 players that have shone the brightest in the Scottish Premiership, ranking them from 10 to 1, according to popular statistic’s website FotMob.
5. James Tavernier - Rangers
The skipper is yet to score, but has two assists and an impressive average rating of 7.95. This score comes from his 81% passing accuracy rate, eight interceptions and 29 recoveries. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Greg Taylor - Celtic
Such a consistent performer for Brendan Rodgers' side, Taylor has an average rating of 7.96 for the season. This is due to his 86% passing success rate, creation of five chances and 20 recoveries. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Liam Scales - Celtic
While not as highly-rated as his defensive partner Cameron Carter-Vickers, Scales has been the better of the two statistically this season. His 7.98 average rating ranks him as the league's top defender so far in 24/25. The Irishman has won 68.2% of his aerial duels, made 14 recoveries, won 83.3% of his tackles and has an outstanding 92.7% passing accuracy rate. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Nicolas Kuhn - Celtic
The German winger has been like a new signing for the Hoops, notching two goals and two assists already. His 8.03 average rating comes from his 53.3% dribble success rate, seven chances created and 64 successful passes. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group