All 24 EFL Championship clubs' best player ranked from worst to best | OneFootball

The second tier is packed full of talent for the 2026/27 season.

The 2026/27 Championship season is set to be fiercely contested, with some stellar newbies and a host of clubs vying for three promotion spots.

With West Ham, Wolves and Burnley all relegated from the Premier League, a collective of high-profile players are set to make their mark in the second tier.

Now that an eighth-placed finish guarantees the play-offs, there is a carrot for more of the division to reach the top tier, and that should mean more drama.

Of course, it will all come down to quality, but who is each Championship club's best player, and how do they compare? Here, FLW ranks all 24 from worst to best.

24 ? ? Sam Dalby - Bolton Wanderers

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Amario Cozier-Duberry would have been a contender to be on this list, but after he returned to parent club Brighton, Sam Dalby is now leading the way for Bolton Wanderers.

Dalby was named as the Trotters' Player of the Year despite Cozier-Duberry's heroics, and his goals will be critical in the club's potential relegation battle.

23 ? ? Sonny Bradley - Lincoln City

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He may be one of the elder statesmen on the list, but Sonny Bradley has proved why he is Lincoln City's most important player.

The 34-year-old was immense for the Imps as they waltzed to the third tier title and was named in the division's Team of the Season for his stellar displays.

22 ? ? Rubin Colwill - Cardiff City

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Cardiff City have built a team packed with young, exciting talent and Rubin Colwill certainly falls into that category.

The 24-year-old thrived in League One last season, contributing eight goals and six assists, and Brian Barry-Murphy will be hoping he can produce the same level in the Championship.

21 ? ? Lloyd Jones - Charlton Athletic

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Charlton Athletic stayed up because of their defensive exploits last season, and one man who has been consistently reliable in the heart of the Addicks' backline is Lloyd Jones.

The 30-year-old played in every single Championship game last term, and Nathan Jones will be hoping he can be just as reliable next campaign.

20 ? ? Ryoya Morishita - Blackburn Rovers

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It was another underwhelming season for Blackburn Rovers, but the club's Player of the Season, Ryoya Morishita, emerged with his head held high.

The Japan international notched four goals and nine assists in the Championship and will be integral for returning boss Tony Mowbray.

19 ? ? Nicolas Madsen - QPR

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Nicolas Madsen flourished in QPR's midfield last term and was named as the club's Player of the Season after his fine performances in the Championship.

The Dane will be central to the Hoops' hopes next term and supporters will be expecting big improvements following a disappointing end to the campaign.

18 ? ? Adrian Segecic - Portsmouth

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Portsmouth did well to swerve Championship relegation for a second successive season, and much of that was down to last summer's acquisition Adrian Seecic.

The Australian bagged around a fifth of Pompey's goals last campaign and, at 22, he has plenty of time to improve at Fratton Park.

17 ? ? Christoph Klarer - Birmingham City

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One of the division's best centre-backs is Birmingham City captain Christoph Klarer, who was named as the club's Player of the Season last term.

The Blues are well positioned to improve next campaign, and the Austrian will be pivotal to the Blues' potential promotion push.

16 ? ? Bobby Clark - Derby County

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Derby County possess several top players, including Patrick Agyemang and Carlton Morris, but when it comes to current ability and potential, Bobby Clark is the man everyone at Pride Park is talking about.

Clark played a key role in the Rams' midfield last season as they exceeded expectations, and he could be one of the stars of the show next term.

15 ? ? Isaac Price - West Brom

Isaac Price rocketed out of the blocks last term, and although he did not have the most consistent season at The Hawthorns, he still showed plenty of potential.

The Northern Ireland international netted eight times and provided three assists last term and is set for a vital season as West Brom eye progress.