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Victor Osimhen: photo credit: Osimhen via Instagram
As the season approaches the high-stakes knockout phase, the Player of the Month (POTM) leaderboard has become a focal point for fans and analysts alike, highlighting the standout performers who have consistently impressed over the course of the competition.
The leaderboard, which tracks player performance across multiple metrics—including goals, assists, defensive contributions, passing accuracy, and overall influence on games—provides an early indication of who could be in contention for the coveted end-of-season POTM awards.
Heading into the knockout rounds, several names have emerged at the top of the standings. Players who have demonstrated remarkable consistency, game-changing moments, and leadership on the field are all vying for the top spot.
According to UEFA, these players delivered outstanding performances over the eight matches of the league phase. Mbappé, Osimhen, and De Ketelaere each won the Player of the Match award three times, while the other players secured the award twice during this stage.
1. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
2. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
3. De- Ketalaere (Atalanta)
4. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
5. Nuno Mendes (PSG)
6. Hauge (Bodo/Glimt)
7 Yildiz (Juventus)
8. Simeone (Atlético Madrid)
9. Martins (Olympiacos)
10. Thuram (Inter Milan) (The PUNCH
