WhoScored’s statistical Team of the Season has snubbed Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo in favor of Arsenal’s Declan Rice, highlighting a shift in the Premier League’s midfield hierarchy.
The long-standing debate over the Premier League’s elite defensive midfielders has shifted in favor of Arsenal’s Declan Rice.
According to latest data from WhoScored, Rice secured a spot in the European Team of the Season so far, outperforming Chelsea stars Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo.
While Fernández has thrived in a more advanced role under Liam Rosenior, neither Blue managed to crack the statistical top XI.
Caicedo’s recent dip in form, exacerbated by fatigue and a lack of squad rotation, has seen him fall behind his North London rival.
Despite high praise from fans and a standout campaign for Fernández, the data-driven rankings favored Rice’s consistency in Arsenal’s midfield.
Commenting on the valuations, one fan noted on social media that Fernández is worth a “150million minimum, but trust me, he us going nowhere.”