Pascal Groß tops the Premier League performance rankings, with 4 goals and 6 assists in 10 games.

The Athletic has released its latest Premier League player performance rankings for the current season, with Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Pascal Groß, 35, surprisingly taking top spot. He ranks ahead of Rice and Haaland as the Premier League's most in-form player. The rankings are based solely on players' performances this season, without taking past achievements or reputation into account.

This season, Pascal Groß has contributed 4 goals and 6 assists in 10 Premier League matches and created a league-high 29 scoring chances. He has also covered 119.5 kilometers, the most in the league. The German midfielder has revitalized his career under coach Fabian Hürzeler since returning to Brighton & Hove Albion from Dortmund in January 2026. Groß has climbed from 48th in the rankings in September to the top spot.

Among German players, only Brentford winger Kevin Schade joined Pascal Groß in the top 50, placing 44th. Wirtz and Havertz both missed out, while no Man United players made the list. Although Groß was named in Germany's World Cup squad this summer, he announced his retirement from international football in September.