Top 10 best players of September 2024

10. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)

After Martín Zubimendi declined to move to Liverpool, Arne Slot decided that Ryan Gravenberch would be the team’s primary defensive midfielder. However, as Gravenberch lacks certain qualities to be the sole defensive midfielder, he is paired with Alexis Mac Allister to handle defensive duties in the midfield.

Gravenberch excels in Liverpool’s high pressing and counter-pressing system, demonstrating strong game-reading abilities and frequently outpacing his opponents. He is skilled at tackling and intercepting the ball in advanced positions, as well as delivering precise passes to his team’s attacking players even under pressure.

9. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)

In September: 2 goals,1 assist.

Federico Valverde is a versatile, world-class player who has a significant impact on Real Madrid’s defensive and offensive balance. It’s remarkable that he can start attacks from deep, dribble the ball, progress it with passes in the midfield, and finish with powerful shots in the final third. 

At the same time, he carries out a huge amount of defensive work, compensating for the presence of four attacking players in the team who are not always effective in transitioning from attack to defense. With players like the Uruguayan in the center of the field, winning trophies is easier.

8. Christian Pulišić (Milan)

In September: 5 goals, 1 assist

Christian Pulisic possesses top-class dribbling skills and is capable of confidently converting goal-scoring opportunities. He has been crucial for Milan this season, as he can make a difference both on the flanks and in the center of the field. The longer Pulišić stays fit, the higher the level of his game will be, potentially becoming the best player in Serie A.

7. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

In September: 2 goals, 4 assist.

After Martin Ødegaard’s injury, it seemed like Bukayo Saka’s attacking efficiency might decrease, as Ødegaard often provided him with convenient passes in advantageous positions to score goals or make assists.

However, it turns out that Saka continues to be a key player for the London club and creates the most dangerous moments in every match. In September, Bukayo scored only two goals, but his dribbling, crosses, and pressing activity are the main sources of creating dangerous attacking moments for Arsenal.

6. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)

In September: 6 goals, 1 assist

Kylian Mbappé has not yet demonstrated his best game at Real Madrid, but he has already adapted more to Los Blancos’ game in September and managed to score six goals.

Mbappé is much less drawn to the ball and opens up better in free zones for his teammates. Opponents found it extremely difficult to stop the Frenchman, so he scored several important goals for the team.

5. Michael Olise (FC Bayern München)

In September: 6 goals, 2 assists

Michael Olise quickly became a key player for Bayern München, delivering high-quality passes to his teammates in dangerous positions and scoring goals from various areas.

Olise fluidly changes positions in the attacking line and interacts well with his teammates. He also effectively applies pressure and counter-presses opponents.

Few had expected that the Frenchman would swiftly become one of Bayern’s best players after moving from a mid-level EPL club.

4. Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)

In September: 5 goals, 2 assists.

Florian Wirtz has been demonstrating top-class performance for the second season in a row, almost in every match. He incredibly effectively outplays opponents and creates lightning-fast combinations with teammates.

Thanks to Wirtz, Leverkusen creates a large number of dangerous moments in every match and regularly scores several goals.

3. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

In September: 5 goals, 2 assists. 

Cole Palmer continues to be the standout player for Chelsea and one of the best in the Premier League. The English midfielder has been fantastic in matches against opponents who use a high defensive line.

Considering that most Premier League clubs play proactively with high pressing, Palmer finds space for his trademark passes behind the opponents’ defensive line. Cole is also adept at finding space with his runs behind the defenders, which significantly enhances Chelsea’s effectiveness.

In some early-season matches, Enzo Maresca occasionally used Palmer as a deep-lying playmaker, but in recent games, Cole has been playing in higher positions, greatly increasing his effectiveness.

2. Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt)

In September: 9 goal, 3 assists

Eintracht Frankfurt is currently in third place in the German Bundesliga table. This is largely due to the excellent form of Omar Marmoush, who has scored eight goals this season. The Egyptian forward is incredibly dangerous in fast attacks, thanks to his amazing ball control at high speed. Additionally, he easily scores both from dribbling and receiving the ball.

Furthermore, Frankfurt’s positional attacks are well-organized, with Marmoush consistently finding space in the penalty area and effectively converting his dangerous moments.

Marmoush has been provided with excellent conditions this season, as there is always a second striker alongside him, diverting the defenders’ attention. Omar could well become one of the best strikers in the Bundesliga.

1. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

In September: 9 goals, 2 assists.

In this ranking, three Barcelona players could have been placed in the first position: Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal. All of them have significantly contributed significantly to Barcelona’s first place in the La Liga standings.

However, it was Lewandowski who scored the most goals in September and fully deserves the title of the best player of the month. The Polish forward not only plays an important role in creating maneuvers with his partners in the final third but also brilliantly positions himself in dangerous areas and regularly takes dangerous shots at the opponents’ goal.

If Lewandowski had been a little luckier in some moments, he could have scored even more goals, demonstrating an amazing goal-scoring instinct and physical condition. For Hansi Flick, it is difficult to imagine a more suitable center forward than Lewandowski.