The Club Friendlies 2025 continue to thrill football fans globally, providing teams the perfect preseason platform to assess players and refine tactics. This edition of Friendlies Player Ratings evaluates standout performances from fixtures played on 26 and 27 July 2025, based on goal contribution, defensive impact, creativity, and overall influence.
Whether it’s a young talent breaking through or a superstar gearing up for the new season, we’ve rated players across major friendlies involving top European and South American clubs.
📅 Featured Fixtures for Player Ratings (24–25 July 2025)
Date | Match | Score | Venue |
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24 July | Arsenal vs AC Milan | 3–2 | Emirates Stadium |
24 July | Real Madrid vs River Plate | 2–1 | Santiago Bernabéu |
24 July | Chelsea vs Fenerbahçe | 2–2 | Stamford Bridge |
25 July | Barcelona vs Ajax | 4–3 | Spotify Camp Nou |
25 July | Manchester City vs Al Ahly | 5–1 | Etihad Stadium |
⭐ Top Friendlies Player Ratings – 24 July 2025
1. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Rating: ⭐ 8.9/10
Stats: 1 Goal, 1 Assist, 4 Key Passes
Saka was unstoppable down the right wing, combining with Martinelli and Ødegaard to dismantle Milan’s defense. His first-half goal and assist proved crucial in Arsenal’s 3–2 win.
2. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Rating: ⭐ 8.8/10
Stats: 1 Goal, 3 Dribbles, 2 Interceptions
Bellingham showed his class once again, orchestrating the midfield with poise and grabbing a late winner. His movement and composure were a nightmare for River Plate’s midfield.
3. Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
Rating: ⭐ 8.4/10
Stats: 1 Goal, 2 Tackles, 91% Pass Accuracy
The Argentine midfielder dominated the center with vision and grit. His equalizer and intelligent passing kept Chelsea alive in a tough 2–2 draw.
⭐ Top Friendlies Player Ratings – 25 July 2025
4. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Rating: ⭐ 9.0/10
Stats: 2 Goals, 1 Assist, 5 Shots on Target
Only 17, yet already dominating! Yamal tore through Ajax’s defense with pace and precision. A star in the making, he earned a standing ovation from Camp Nou.
5. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City)
Rating: ⭐ 9.2/10
Stats: 3 Assists, 4 Key Passes, 92% Passing Accuracy
The Belgian maestro was untouchable. Playing deeper, De Bruyne split open Al Ahly’s backline with masterful through-balls and crosses.
6. Ferran Torres (Barcelona)
Rating: ⭐ 8.5/10
Stats: 1 Goal, 2 Assists
Involved in everything, Torres capitalized on space and showed sharp chemistry with Yamal.
📊 Quick Friendlies Player Stats Table (24–25 July)
Player | Club | Goals | Assists | Rating |
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Kevin De Bruyne | Man City | 0 | 3 | 9.2 |
Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | 2 | 1 | 9.0 |
Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 8.9 |
Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | 1 | 0 | 8.8 |
Ferran Torres | Barcelona | 1 | 2 | 8.5 |
Enzo Fernández | Chelsea | 1 | 0 | 8.4 |
📌 Friendlies Player Ratings by Position
🔴 Forwards
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Top Performer: Lamine Yamal – Barcelona
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Breakout Star: Folarin Balogun – Monaco (1 goal vs Porto)
🟢 Midfielders
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Top Performer: De Bruyne – Man City
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Consistent Control: Declan Rice – Arsenal (86% pass rate)
🔵 Defenders
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Best Defender: Antonio Rüdiger – Real Madrid (6 clearances)
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Top Wingback: Marc Cucurella – Chelsea (5 tackles, 2 key passes)
🟡 Goalkeepers
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Top Save Artist: Andriy Lunin – Real Madrid (6 saves vs River)
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Best Distribution: Ederson – Man City (91% pass completion)
🔮 Player Ratings Predictions – Who Will Shine Next?
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Look out for: Pedri (Barcelona) & Cole Palmer (Chelsea) in the next round of friendlies.
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Young Breakout Watch: Endrick (Real Madrid) may get starting minutes.
📘 External Wikipedia Backlink
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Club Friendly – Wikipedia
✅ FAQ – Friendlies Player Ratings
Q1: How are friendlies player ratings calculated?
A: Player ratings combine match stats (goals, assists, passes, tackles, etc.) with tactical impact and media evaluations.
Q2: Are friendly matches important for official rankings?
A: Not officially, but they influence player fitness, form, and coach evaluations ahead of competitive fixtures.
Q3: Who had the highest rating in this round of friendlies?
A: Kevin De Bruyne (9.2/10) led the charts with 3 assists in City’s 5–1 win over Al Ahly.
Q4: Which young players impressed in this round?
A: Lamine Yamal (17, Barcelona) and Folarin Balogun (Monaco) were among the standout young stars.
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