With the Scottish Premiership split now upon us, all 12 top flight teams know how the final quarter of their campaign will be spent, with some jostling for a European spot, and others fighting against relegation.
Celtic are just one win away from securing a fourth successive titles, while Rangers look to have secured second place. However, the battle for third between Hibs, Aberdeen and Dundee United looks like it will go down to the wire, while the battle to stay up looks like it could be intense too, with just six points separating Kilmarnock in ninth and St Johnstone in 12th.
But which player will each club rely on as the season’s enters it final throes? Using popular football statistics website FotMob, we looked through each team’s highest rated performer in the 24/25 season so far.*
*Each player included must have started at least 20 games to qualify.
5. Kilmarnock: Brad Lyons
In a difficult season for Kilmarnock, the Northern Irish midfielder has shone, with an impressive average rating of 7.07. Has started 30 games for the Rugby Park outfit this year, and has created 27 chances for his team, and made 128 recoveries so far. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Dundee: Lyall Cameron
The Rangers-bound playmaker has enjoyed a productive season, scoring five goals and assisting a further four from midfield. Rated at 7.17 from his 28 appearances, Cameron has made 823 successful passes this season, and created 42 chances for the Dark Blues. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Hearts: James Penrice
In a difficult season for the Jambos, the left-back has been a shining light. Compared to Andy Robertson earlier in the campaign, Penrice has shown ability both defensively, and offensive. Has an average rating of 7.27 from his 30 appearances, scored twice and assisting a further four. Has created 50 chances from left-back. | SNS Photo: SNS Group
8. Dundee United: Will Ferry
One of Jim Goodwin's most valuable summer signings, the Northern Irish wing-back has an average rating of 7.39 for his performances this year. Has created more chances than 96% of other full-backs in the league, making 69 successful crosses into the box this season, so far. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group