The trio spearhead the Sofascore attack, and behind them is midfielder Bruno Fernandes (7.66) – who is surprisingly the highest-rated player in the team despite the Portuguese playmaker coming under criticism for his displays last season.

He still managed eight goals and eight assists in the league last term, while he has three goals and three assists in this campaign.

Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are the big names leading Sofascore’s highest-rated team of 2023

Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock was among the surprise players included in the line-up

James Maddison (7.46) – who has impressed for both Leicester and Tottenham – slotted in alongside Fernandes after three goals and five assists already in this campaign – adding to the ten goals and nine assists he grabbed for Leicester last season.

Anchoring the midfield is Man City’s midfield sensation Rodri, who was integral in the club’s run to the treble as he earned a score of 7.47, but it was the defence that raised the most eyebrows.

In goal was Fulham‘s former Arsenal shot-stopper Bernd Leno, who had the lowest score of 7.20, with Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier at right back on 7.46 after helping a rejuvenated Magpies team claim a top four spot.

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk (7.32) in the left centre-back spot is no surprise, but some fans may be shocked to see Brentford‘s Ethan Pinnock (7.24) partnering him after his solid displays for the Bees last season under Thomas Frank.

Fulham keeper Bernd Leno also gets the nod in between the sticks after some commanding displays this year