Lamine Yamal ranks as our best Laliga player in 2026, ahead of Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Pedri. This top 10 is based mainly on 2025/26 Laliga performance, consistency, influence and impact, with early 2026/27 form used only as supporting context.
LaLiga 2025/26 delivered another season packed with elite talent, outstanding individual performances and memorable moments. Barcelona successfully defended the league title with 94 points, while players across the division produced some of the campaign’s most impressive numbers.
Based on a combination of goals, assists, overall influence, consistency and importance to their teams, here is our ranking of the top 10 players in LaLiga in 2026.
The Top 10
A quick look at the players leading our 2026 ranking.
Lamine Yamal — Barcelona
Lamine Yamal takes the top spot after an exceptional 2025/26 campaign. The Barcelona winger was named the official LALIGA EA SPORTS Player of the Season after helping his team retain the title. He finished the league campaign with 16 goals and 12 assists, combining creativity, dribbling and match-winning ability at just 18 years old.
Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé was one of the most prolific forwards in Spain during the 2025/26 season. The Real Madrid star finished as LaLiga’s top scorer with 25 goals and won the Pichichi Trophy. Across all competitions, he scored 42 goals in 44 appearances, underlining his importance to Madrid’s attack. His scoring campaign also puts his achievements into a broader historical context, alongside the greatest scorers in Spanish top-flight history. See our La Liga’s all-time top scorers ranking for the complete list.
Vinícius Júnior — Real Madrid
Vinícius Júnior continued to be one of the most dangerous attackers in LaLiga. He scored 16 league goals and added five assists, while his pace, dribbling and ability to create chances made him a constant threat on the left side of Real Madrid’s attack.
Pedri — Barcelona
Pedri was central to Barcelona’s control and creativity in midfield. His passing range, composure and ability to dictate the tempo made him one of the most influential midfielders in the division. He played 29 league matches and contributed 11 goal involvements.
Vedat Muriqi — Mallorca
Vedat Muriqi enjoyed an outstanding scoring campaign with Mallorca. His 23 LaLiga goals placed him second in the scoring charts, behind only Mbappé. His physical presence, aerial ability and finishing made him one of the league’s most difficult strikers to defend.
Raphinha — Barcelona
Raphinha remained one of Barcelona’s most important attacking players, contributing goals, creativity and relentless work on the wing. His combination of end product and chance creation kept him among the league’s most influential wide players.
Robert Lewandowski — Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski continued to deliver in front of goal despite sharing attacking responsibilities with Barcelona’s younger stars. He scored 14 league goals and remained a reliable target inside the penalty area, offering experience and clinical finishing throughout the campaign.
Ante Budimir — Osasuna
Ante Budimir was another standout striker in the 2025/26 campaign. His 17 league goals placed him among LaLiga’s leading scorers. His consistency and ability to convert chances made him a key part of Osasuna’s attack.
Joan García — Barcelona
Joan García deserves recognition for an excellent season in goal. His shot-stopping, composure and consistency provided an important foundation for Barcelona across the campaign.
Fermín López — Barcelona
Fermín López rounds out our top 10 after another productive season in Barcelona’s midfield. His energy, late runs and attacking instincts gave Barcelona another dimension and made him a consistent threat arriving from deeper positions.
Summary & Quick Recap
The 2025/26 LaLiga season showcased an exciting mix of established superstars and emerging talent. Lamine Yamal’s Player of the Season award confirms his status as one of football’s brightest young stars, while Mbappé’s 25-goal campaign demonstrated his elite finishing ability. Several players in this ranking have carried that form into 2026/27: Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice for Barcelona on August 31, while Ante Budimir scored Osasuna’s winner.
With Barcelona, Real Madrid and the rest of the league preparing for another competitive season, the battle for individual honours in LaLiga will be just as exciting to follow. Several contenders have also reshaped their squads, with our Top 10 Laliga Transfers 2026 ranking covering the biggest signings and reported transfer fees. You can also track the latest Laliga standings as the 2026/27 season develops. For more on Madrid’s new chapter, see our analysis of José Mourinho’s Real Madrid return for 2026-27.
Frequently Asked Questions
In our 2026 ranking, Lamine Yamal is the best player in Laliga. His 2025/26 season combined elite creativity, goals, assists and major influence in Barcelona’s title-winning campaign.
Our top 10 are Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Pedri, Vedat Muriqi, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Ante Budimir, Joan García and Fermín López.
Kylian Mbappé ranks second in our 2026 list. He was Laliga’s leading scorer in 2025/26 and remains one of the league’s most decisive attacking players.
Lamine Yamal is also the highest-ranked young player in this list. His production and influence for Barcelona put him ahead of the other young stars in Laliga.
The ranking considers 2025/26 Laliga performance, goals and assists where relevant, consistency, match impact, overall influence and importance to the player’s team. Early 2026/27 form is used only as supporting context.
