Best Forwards in the La Liga 2025/26
Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 22 players ranked
Based on per-90 statistics across 22 La Liga forwards in 2025/26, Kylian Mbappé leads the ranking as a Dynamic Forward with a composite score of 1.35. Vedat Muriqi (Complete Forward) ranks second at 0.90, followed by Vinicius Junior (Inside Forward) at 0.79. All rankings are calculated using Rising Transfers' 47-dimension per-90 analysis methodology.
Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching
Kylian Mbappé
24 games · France
Vedat Muriqi
28 games · Kosovo
Vinicius Junior
28 games · Brazil
Full La Liga Forwards Rankings
| # | Player | Style | Goals/90 | Ast/90 | Shots/90 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | Dynamic Forward | 1.01 | 0.18 | 4.93 | 24 |
| 2 | Vedat Muriqi | Complete Forward | 0.70 | 0.04 | 3.38 | 28 |
| 3 | Vinicius Junior | Inside Forward | 0.45 | 0.21 | 3.22 | 28 |
| 4 | Rafa Mir | Complete Forward | 0.45 | 0.00 | 3.53 | 24 |
| 5 | Ante Budimir | Target Man | 0.57 | 0.00 | 3.05 | 28 |
| 6 | Urko Izeta | Prolific | 0.50 | 0.08 | 2.78 | 40 |
| 7 | Jon Karrikaburu | Prolific | 0.43 | 0.19 | 2.76 | 38 |
| 8 | Tadeo Allende | Prolific | 0.67 | 0.07 | 2.10 | 37 |
| 9 | Cucho Hernández | Complete Forward | 0.36 | 0.13 | 3.11 | 24 |
| 10 | Toni Martínez | Target Man | 0.33 | 0.10 | 2.86 | 27 |
| 11 | David Larrubia | Inside Forward | 0.30 | 0.10 | 2.36 | 31 |
| 12 | Roberto Fernández | Target Man | 0.26 | 0.10 | 2.26 | 28 |
| 13 | Borja Sánchez | Inside Forward | 0.36 | 0.09 | 1.51 | 30 |
| 14 | Dioni | Complete Forward | 0.27 | 0.14 | 1.45 | 38 |
| 15 | Antoñín | Forward | 0.20 | 0.13 | 1.72 | 31 |
| 16 | Álex Sola | Dribbler | 0.09 | 0.09 | 2.12 | 24 |
| 17 | Abel Ruiz | Complete Forward | 0.27 | 0.00 | 1.61 | 23 |
| 18 | Mateo Joseph | Forward | 0.11 | 0.11 | 1.81 | 28 |
| 19 | Adrián Liso | Forward | 0.19 | 0.00 | 1.45 | 23 |
| 20 | Iker Benito | Forward | 0.06 | 0.22 | 1.34 | 23 |
| 21 | Germán Valera | Forward | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.88 | 28 |
| 22 | Antoniu Roca | Dynamic Forward | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.72 | 26 |
KP = Key passes · F3rd = Passes into final third · TW = Tackles won · Int = Interceptions · Clr = Clearances · GC = Goals conceded
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best forward in the La Liga right now?
Based on per-90 data in 2025/26, Kylian Mbappé is the top-ranked forward in the La Liga. Kylian Mbappé is classified as a Dynamic Forward by Rising Transfers' DNA analysis system.
How are La Liga forwards ranked on Rising Transfers?
Rising Transfers ranks forwards using a composite per-90 score across key performance dimensions specific to the position. All statistics are normalised per 90 minutes of play to allow fair comparison between players with different minutes. Only players with 450+ minutes are included.
What does the DNA archetype mean for forwards?
Each player is assigned a DNA archetype (e.g. Creator, Ball-Winner, Pressing Forward) based on their playing style vector — a 768-dimensional representation of their per-90 performance across 47 metrics. The archetype describes how the player plays, not just their position.
How often is the La Liga forward ranking updated?
Rankings are recalculated weekly as new match data is processed into Rising Transfers' DNA pipeline. The underlying per-90 statistics are sourced from live match data across the La Liga season.
Forwards Rankings in Other Leagues
Other Positions in the La Liga
Rankings are generated by Rising Transfers using per-90 statistics from the 2025/26 La Liga season. Only players with 450+ minutes are included. Scores are computed using a position-specific composite formula across 47 performance dimensions. Data is refreshed weekly. Learn more about our methodology →