Leeds United ratings reveal three-way tie, loan let-down and refereeing concerns for 2025/26 | OneFootball

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Leeds United’s season-long player ratings underline a strong Premier League return built on the Championship-winning core and effective summer 2025 recruitment. The numbers are subjective yet remain a staple for supporters.

The averages produced a three-way tie at the top, settled by decimals, and the leader also swept the club’s end-of-season awards. Those near the summit typically mirrored the awards shortlists.

At the other end, January loanee Facundo Buonanotte averaged four after a couple of poor cameos and a dreadful outing against Birmingham, though Leeds did not need him to stay up.

The referees were graded five, with Darren England marked nine out of 10 for Chelsea’s visit and Jarred Gillett given minus one at Spurs. Standards need raising, with VAR not delivering improvement.

Sam Byram earned five from his only rated appearance, a Carabao Cup start, having featured twice in the Premier League and twice in the FA Cup without minutes enough to grade.

Joel Piroe averaged five point seven after limited opportunities and a rare one-goal season. Dan James posted five point eight following injury disruption, logging 629 minutes without a goal or assist.

Jack Harrison averaged five point nine, used mainly from the bench and at times in a more defensive role, before a January loan to Fiorentina for game time.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk