A handful of Premier League stars have underwhelmed since the 2024/25 season got underway. Manchester United trio Fernandes, Zirkzee and De Ligt have left fans wanting more as the Red Devils flatter to deceive. The aforementioned names aside, here is a list of the 12 most disappointing Premier League players this term.
What makes the Premier League , one of the toughest leagues in world football, so special is its unpredictability. For every player that has set the division alight, there is another – often devoid of any sort of confidence – that has struggled to hit the ground running. Whether it’s a new signing who is still settling into proceedings at their respective club or a long-serving player who knows their club inside out, there are always a handful of players – even those who ply their trade for the likes of Arsenal , Manchester City and Liverpool – who have flattered to deceive.
As a result, here are the 12 most disappointing players this season so far. Taking the following ranking factors into careful consideration, the top-tier stars have been ranked. Goals Assists Clean Sheets Expectations at the start of the season Individual performances Contributions as part of the team 1 Kyle Walker Inarguably one of the best right-backs in Premier League history , Kyle Walker ’s legs are no longer as mobile as they used to be due to him now being the ripe old age of 34 – and, as a result, Pep Guardiola has often relied on the youth of his compatriot, Rico Lewi.