The worst player from every Premier League club in 2024/25

The curtain is closing

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

The curtain is closing on another dramatic Premier League campaign — and while some players rose to the occasion, others fell flat. Be it a marquee signing who misfired, a regular who regressed or a squad player who never stepped up, every team had someone who didn't hit their stride.

The most underwhelming players

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Here's our club-by-club breakdown of the most underwhelming players, backed by stats from Transfermarkt.

Aston Villa – Leon Bailey

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Villa have had a strong season, still fighting for Champions League qualification, but Bailey has struggled to keep pace. The winger has found himself slipping down the pecking order, with just one goal and two assists across the campaign, often looking indecisive in the final third. A frustratingly quiet year in which he has undoubtedly regressed.

Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Recalled from a Watford loan to help with an injury-hit attack, Jebbison has had minimal involvement in Bournemouth’s solid mid-table season. Even with no other forwards unavailable, Andoni Iraola often preferred other options to the young striker, who registered no goals or assists when given a chance to shine. A missed opportunity for the promising youngster to establish himself at Premier League level.

Brentford – Fábio Carvalho

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Signed from Liverpool in the summer amid fanfare and high expectations, Carvalho has largely disappointed since his move to West London. The midfielder has contributed only two league goals and one assist and has failed to nail down a starting place. He simply hasn’t offered enough creativity or consistency.

Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Amid Brighton’s respectable top-half placing, Igor’s season has been derailed by fitness issues. He’s made just nine starts due to a recurring hamstring injury and collected five yellow cards, often looking off the pace when available. It’s been a stuttering campaign for the Brazilian, who many expected would have become a mainstay this year.

Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Chelsea’s season has been a mixed bag, with flashes of promise, but Mykhailo Mudryk’s year was derailed completely. He managed just seven appearances before receiving a provisional doping ban, finishing the campaign with zero goals and zero assists. With Chelsea pushing for a Champions League spot, his absence barely registered — a telling sign.

Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Arriving from Arsenal, Nketiah was expected to boost Palace’s frontline but has been thoroughly underwhelming. He’s managed just one goal and one assist in a team that’s spent most of the season mid-table. Frequently isolated and ineffective, he’s failed to offer the clinical edge Palace needed. His stint at Selhurst Park hasn’t justified the move.

Everton – Armando Broja

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Everton’s survival scrap has been defined by gritty defending, but goals have been hard to come by — and Broja hasn’t helped. Since joining last summer, he’s registered zero goals and zero assists. While he has been hampered by injuries, he’s also looked off the pace and short on confidence when available.

Fulham – Willian

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Willian returned to Fulham in January but has had next to no impact in the second half of the season. With zero goals and zero assists, the veteran winger has struggled to influence matches or offer any spark from wide areas. Fulham have managed a solid mid-table finish, but Willian has played no part in that success. His return has felt more like a farewell lap.

Leicester – Patson Daka

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Leicester always looked destined for a swift return to the Championship, and Patson Daka’s poor form sums it up. With just one goal and no assists, the Zambian striker has fluffed his opportunities, leaving Leicester toothless up top and reliant on a 38-year-old Jamie Vardy. It’s been a forgettable season for both player and club.

Liverpool – Federico Chiesa

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Liverpool have wrapped up the title but their only summer signing, Federico Chiesa, has been a complete non-factor. The Italian winger has played just 41 minutes all season without registering a single goal or assist. With competition high and fitness concerns lingering, Arne Slot just hasn't fancied him.

Manchester City – Kyle Walker

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

City have not been contenders at all this season. While a lot of this has been down to Rodri's injury, the overall age of the squad has also been brought into sharp focus. For Kyle Walker, in particular, it’s been a year too far. The veteran full-back looked increasingly off the pace before being loaned to AC Milan midway through the campaign. A legend of City’s golden era, but his decline was evident this season.

Manchester United – Altay Bayındır

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

In a dismal season for United, goalkeeper Altay Bayındır added to their woes. He made just three appearances and conceded 10 goals, never looking up to Premier League standard. With André Onana under massive scrutiny, Bayındır failed to offer any credible competition.

Newcastle – Callum Wilson

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Newcastle’s late push for the Champions League has come without help from Callum Wilson, who’s endured an injury-hit and ineffective season. The striker has registered zero goals and zero assists, despite being available for nearly half the campaign. When he did play, he looked a yard slower and lacked sharpness.

Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Brought in on loan to bring set-piece quality and control, Ward-Prowse was sent back to West Ham early after failing to fit Forest’s high-tempo approach. He struggled to impose himself in midfield and never looked a natural fit in Nuno’s side. With Forest surprisingly pushing for Europe, this was a rare misfire from recruitment.

Southampton – Maxwel Cornet

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

Cornet arrived on the south coast hoping to revive his career, but made just two appearances before disappearing from the squad. The loan was quietly terminated as Southampton plummeted to the bottom of the table. One of several poor signings in a doomed campaign.

Tottenham – Timo Werner

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

A second loan for Werner was meant to be a low-risk gamble, but Spurs won’t be activating the option to buy — and it’s easy to see why. The German forward produced no goals and just three assists, and was left out of the Europa League knockout squad. Even as Tottenham's form dipped, he couldn’t force his way into Ange Postecoglou’s plans.

West Ham – Evan Ferguson

The curtain is closing, The most underwhelming players, Aston Villa – Leon Bailey, Bournemouth – Daniel Jebbison, Brentford – Fábio Carvalho, Brighton & Hove Albion – Igor, Chelsea – Mykhailo Mudryk, Crystal Palace – Eddie Nketiah, Everton – Armando Broja, Fulham – Willian, Leicester – Patson Daka, Liverpool – Federico Chiesa, Manchester City – Kyle Walker, Manchester United – Altay Bayındır, Newcastle – Callum Wilson, Nottingham Forest – James Ward-Prowse, Southampton – Maxwel Cornet, Tottenham – Timo Werner, West Ham – Evan Ferguson

The Hammers hoped Evan Ferguson could offer a physical presence up top, but since arriving from Brighton in January, he’s failed to score or assist. The once highly promising youngster has barely featured and looked short on confidence on the rare occasions he has played. It's been a move that’s done neither side any favours.

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