Gudmundsson And Stach Get 8 | Leeds United Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Everton | OneFootball

Leeds United entertained Everton at Elland Road earlier tonight as they looked to secure a good result in their Premier League season opener. The Whites made a good start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.

Lukas Nmecha finally broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 84th minute. The West Yorkshire club ended up grinding out an impressive 1-0 win in front of their home fans.

Let’s take a look at how each Leeds United player fared during the clash against the Toffees.

GK: Lucas Perri – 7/10

Perri made one solid save at the back and earned an important clean sheet at home.

RB: Jayden Bogle – 7/10

He performed his defensive duties well and was strong in the air.

CB: Joe Rodon – 7/10

Rodon put his foot through the ball when he could and did enough to keep a clean sheet tonight.

CB: Pascal Struijk – 7/10

He made a lot of crucial clearances on the defensive end of the field and won a couple of aerial duels as well.

LEEDS, ENGLAND – AUGUST 18: Jake O’Brien of Everton heads the ball in the box and misses during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Everton at Elland Road on August 18, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

LB: Gabriel Gudmundsson – 8/10

Gudmundsson was solid when defending inside his half and made a few driving runs on the left flank.

CM: Ao Tanaka – 6.5/10

He worked his socks off at the centre of the park and made two good chances for his teammates up top.

CM: Ethan Ampadu – 6.5/10

Ampadu anchored the midfield well but offered very little going forward.

CM: Anton Stach – 8/10

Stach protected his backline well and got himself into some dangerous areas in the final third.

RW: Daniel James – 6/10

He caught the eye at times, but never looked like he would score.

ST: Joel Piroe – 6/10

Piroe was not shy of having a strike at goal and was replaced in the 77th minute.

LW: Wilfried Gnonto – 6.5/10

He came back to defend when needed but failed to threaten the Everton goal.

Substitutes:

LW: Brenden Aaronson – 6.5/10

Aaronson made two key chances in the final third.

ST: Lukas Nmecha – 7/10

He kept his composure well from the penalty spot and scored the only goal of the game in the 84th minute.

CM: Ilia Gruev – 6/10

Gruev added some energy to Daniel Farke’s midfield.