Despite being just eight games in, the 24/25 Scottish Premiership season is proving to be one of the most exciting in memory.
While Celtic’s position at the top of the league isn’t unexpected, few could have predicted that Jimmy Thelin’s Aberdeen would go on their own unbeaten run and be the team that has kept pace with the three-time champions, with Rangers languishing six points behind both in third place.
Dundee United’s excellent summer recruitment sees them occupy fourth spot, while the Edinburgh duo of Hibs and Hearts have struggled in the opening throes of the campaign and prop up the league table as we approach November.
Much of each team’s success - or struggles - has come from their summer recruitment, but which players have proven to be the most impressive acquisitions so far this season?
We look at popular football statistics website FotMob to discover which Scottish Premiership summer signings have proven the most valuable.
5. Gavin Molloy - Aberdeen
The Irishman has played a major part in Aberdeen's unbeaten start to the season, racking up an average of 7.09 so far. With a passing accuracy rate of 85.9%, Molloy has one of the best passing rates for a defender in the division, while he also wins 83.3% of his tackles. A top signing. | SNS Group
6. Liam Gordon - Motherwell
An unsung hero of Motherwell's strong start, the summer signing has an average rating of 7.10 for his display at Fir Park this season. Wins more aerial duels than 99% of other centre-backs in the Scottish Premiership, has won 68.6% of his total duels and is yet to pick up a single booking. | SNS Group
7. David Babunski - Dundee United
The North Macedonian looks like a gem of a signing for Jim Goodwin, and has an average rating of 7.11 so far. Creates an average of at least one chance per game for his side, alongside a dribble success rate of 73.3%. | SNS Group
8. Jack Walton - Dundee United
Yet another top signing by Jim Goodwin, the Luton Town loanee re-joined the Tangerines in the summer following last season's Championship title win. He's been a huge reason for Dundee United's good start, keeping three clean sheets and earning an average rating of 7.12 for his performances. Has yet to make an error that has led to a goal, and has saved 50% of the penalties he's faced this season. | SNS Group