Manchester United rank 20th in the Premier League for our Athleticism Score this season, with the squad profile split in two. Their wingers and most of their full-backs score highly, but down the spine their athleticism drops sharply. Athleticism Score compares each player’s physical output per 90 with others in the same position, on a 0 to 100 scale, so 50 is average for the role. That squad makeup may shape how Carrick sets up. A slower centre-back pairing makes a high line risky, and a less mobile midfield makes sustained pressing harder. It shows in the physical data. Total distance doesn’t predict results, but United’s intensity in the Premier League is low: they rank 18th for high-speed running distance, 16th for sprinting distance and 20th for average max speed. #MUFC

It's been a positive start to Premier League life for Zion Suzuki, ranking inside the top 5 among goalkeepers in four of our grading categories this season. 🧤 #AVFC

Jérémy Jacquet's 83.6 Overall Grade ranks 4th among all CB's in the Premier League this season. He is also just 1 of 4 central defenders to grade above their positional average in every major category . #LFC

No player in the Premier League this season has made more dribbles and carries into a dangerous position than Noni Madueke - 16 #AFC

A reminder of Lionel Messi’s remarkable 2026 World Cup campaign 👏 The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner finished as our highest-graded player at the tournament, earning a 96.5 Overall Grade at 39 years old.

2025/26 Domestic League ✅ 2025/26 Champions League ✅ 2026 World Cup ✅ A look at the combined metrics for the three men's Ballon d'Or favourites. #BallonDor

A look at Kylian Mbappe's Overall Grade across LaLiga, the Champions League and 2026 World Cup. Ballon d'Or bound? #BallonDor

Will Harry Kane win his first Ballon d'Or? 🏆 Looking at his 2025/26 Player Grades, Kane graded at an elite level across the Bundesliga, Champions League AND World Cup, combining for 55 goals and 8 assists across those selected competitions. #BallonDor

Anton Stach has covered more total distance (79.66 km) than any other player in the Premier League this season 🏃 His teammate Ethan Ampadu is in 3rd place, covering 78.06 km so far. #LUFC

After this week's matches, Harry Kane now ranks 1st in the Gradient FC Champions League Rankings 📈👇 🔗 hubs.ly/Q04C89s50 #UCL #FCBayern

Lamine Yamal's attacking numbers in LaLiga this season are unparalleled. #FCBarcelona

No player in Europe’s top 5 leagues this season has completed more line-breaking passes per 90 than 41-year-old Luka Modric 🎯

Nottingham Forest's Xaver Schlager is one of only two central midfielders in the Premier League to grade above average in 7/7 key player grades 💪 Can you guess the other? 👀 #NFFC

Martin Ødegaard leads the Premier League so far with 38 Passes into a Dangerous Position 🎯 Among attacking midfielders he ranks 2nd in Pressured (85.5), Through Ball (77.2) and One Touch Passing (79.2) Grades, while ranking 1st in Tackle Resistance Grade (79.1) 👏 #AFC

After a slow start to the season, Yan Diomande has made his mark in LaLiga. The 19-year-old grades above his positional average in every major category, with his 85.6 Overall Grade ranking 2nd among Wingers and 8th in the league. #RealMadrid

A look at the most off-ball runs made by players in the Premier League this season 🏃‍♂️💨

In a game full of thousands of data points, starting with one could be key to finding creative talent. As Arsène Wenger put it, players who rotate quickly & change direction are the most successful in the modern game. Introducing Gradient’s receiving on the turn metrics. 👇