The 2024/25 season has brought us some incredible transfers, from blockbuster deals to hidden gems. In the end, transfer fees don’t always reflect a player’s true worth, as some of the best footballers prove time and again. Based on stats like goals, assists, average ratings, and overall impact, here’s our ranking of the top 10 signings of the season so far.10.
10. Dani Olmo (Barcelona)
The Euro 2024 top scorer has been nothing short of exceptional since joining Barcelona. Despite Barcelona recent form, Olmo has scored 6 goals and made 1 Assist in 14 games, boasting 7 goal contributions in 15 starts for club. He’s proven to be a brilliant signing for the Blaugrana, and his impact speaks for itself.
9. Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis)
The two-time Copa América winner struggled to make an impact during his time in North London and was eventually loaned out to Villarreal between January 2022 and June 2023. He briefly returned to Tottenham, showing glimpses of promise under Ange Postecoglou, but at 28, Giovani Lo Celso decided to return to Spain, joining Real Betis in August 2024.
Having originally paid €48 million for him, Tottenham were forced to sell him for just €5 million—a move that has quickly proven to be one of the bargains of the summer.
The Argentine midfielder has rediscovered his form in LaLiga, carving out a niche for himself once again. So far this season, he has registered 9 goal contributions for the Spanish side.
8. Romelu Lukaku (Napoli)
After leaving AS Roma, Lukaku has been unstoppable for Napoli. In just 17 games, he’s recorded 6 goals and 5 assists. The Belgian striker seems to have found his rhythm in Italy once again , becoming a key part of Napoli’s attack and impact their position in the table once again.
7. Dominic Solanke (Tottenham)
Solanke has settled in nicely at Tottenham, contributing 10 goals and 5 assists in just 23 Games in wow. His presence has strengthened Spurs’ attack! Double again united , double goal contribution agaist Liverpool , An assist vs Man city and double Vs in form Aston villa, he’s proving he was a solid addition to the squad.
6. Samuel Aghehowa ( FC Porto)
Samuel Aghehowa, the striker formerly known as Samuel Omorodion, has been one of the best signings this season.
At the end of the most recent transfer window, Porto “pulled a rabbit out of the hat” by signing the promising Spanish U21 striker from Atletico Madrid for an initial fee of €15 million, securing 50% ownership of the player.
His departure raised eyebrows in Madrid, given the potential the 20-year-old had already displayed in his burgeoning career. However, few would have predicted that the Melilla-born striker, of Nigerian descent, would make such an immediate impact.
Samu has hit the ground running at Porto, scoring 16 goals in 20 games for the Portuguese club.
5. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Following a failed move to premier and contract extension with Napoli , Osimhen joined Galatasaray, and he’s thriving. With 12 goals and 4 assists in just 15 games, the Nigerian striker has wasted no time making an impact in Turkey.
4. Julian Álvarez (Atletico Madrid)
The 24-year-old World Cup winner had a slow start at his new club, but he has now hit the ground running.
With 12 goals and 2 assists in 24 appearances, Álvarez has played a key role in helping Atlético secure first place in La Liga. They currently sit one point ahead of second-placed Real Madrid and three points ahead of Barcelona, while also ranking 11th in the Champions League standings.
3. Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)
Last season’s goal machine at Stuttgart, Guirassy continues to impress at Dortmund with 15 goal contributions in 18 games. The striker shows no signs of slowing down, making him one of the Bundesliga’s most reliable scorers.
2. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
Olise, the French winger, has hit the ground running at Bayern, already involved in 16 goal contributions across 23 games. His pace and skill on the wing have added another dimension to Bayern’s attack, and he looks eager to contribute even more.
1. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid was a signing that shook the football world—a truly monumental transfer. With 14 goals and 4 assists in 24 games, the former PSG star is still finding his footing in Madrid, yet his numbers are already remarkable.
He has also added two trophies to his collection with the Spanish giants, further solidifying his impact. Widely regarded as the best signing of the season, Mbappé continues to live up to his reputation.
