fans rate psg players after champions league triumph over arsenal
football,
UEFA Champions League,
Paris Saint-Germain
João Neves, Willian Pacho and Marquinhos received the top three ratings from fans. (A. Mounic, S. Mantey, P. Lahalle/L’Equipe)
thousands of fans evaluated Paris saint-germain players after the 1-1 draw and eventual penalty shootout victory against arsenal in budapest
Over 15,000 football enthusiasts shared their ratings for Paris Saint-Germain’s players following Saturday’s thrilling UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time, with PSG prevailing 4-3 in the penalty shootout to secure their second consecutive Champions League title.
Luis Enrique’s tactical mastery earned him a 7.6 average rating from fans, significantly higher than the 6 awarded by professional journalists. The Spanish coach now stands as the third manager to win three Champions League titles, further cementing his legendary status in European football.
top-rated psg players by fans
João Neves emerged as the standout performer for PSG, receiving the highest rating of 7.2 from fans for his relentless energy and dominance in midfield duels. Marquinhos (6.6) and Willian Pacho (6.6) rounded out the Parisian podium, with the Brazilian captain also earning a 7 from journalists—one point higher than Pacho’s rating.
The defence impressed fans as well, with Achraf Hakimi (6.2) and Nuno Mendes (6) receiving strong marks. However, Mendes’ rating diverged from the journalists’ evaluation, who gave him a 4 due to his missed penalty during the shootout.
players who received lower ratings
Fabian Ruiz (5.8) was the lowest-rated Parisian player, reflecting a shaky start to the match marked by several turnovers and a lack of composure. Vitinha, despite being replaced due to cramps, received a solid 6.4 from fans—well above the 5 given by reporters. Goalkeeper Matveï Safonov, who saw limited action, earned a 6.2 from fans, contrasting with the newspaper’s 5.
Up front, Désiré Doué (6.1), Ousmane Dembélé (6.1), and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (6.2) all benefited from fans’ generosity, with Kvaratskhelia’s rating boosted by his crucial penalty that leveled the score.
Arsenal’s ratings from fans
Arsenal’s average team rating stood at 4.9, slightly below the journalists’ 5. Fans were more lenient with players like Mosquera (4.4) and Trossard (4.4), both rated 3 by the press. David Raya (6.1), William Saliba (5.9), and Kai Havertz (5.8)—Arsenal’s sole goalscorer—received the highest marks, mirroring the journalists’ 6. On the other hand, players such as Jurrien Timber (4.6), Viktor Gyökeres (4.2), Bukayo Saka (4.5), and Declan Rice (5.3) faced harsher evaluations. Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, received the lowest rating of 4.1 from fans, compared to 4 from reporters.
