Best Forwards in the La Liga 2025/26
Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 25 players ranked
Based on per-90 statistics across 25 La Liga forwards in 2025/26, Kylian Mbappé leads the ranking as a Dynamic Forward with a composite score of 1.15. Lamine Yamal (Inside Forward) ranks second at 0.95, followed by Vedat Muriqi (Complete Forward) at 0.78. All rankings are calculated using Rising Transfers' 47-dimension per-90 analysis methodology.
Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching
Kylian Mbappé
18 games · France
Lamine Yamal
22 games · Spain
Vedat Muriqi
23 games · Kosovo
Full La Liga Forwards Rankings
| # | Player | Style | Goals/90 | Ast/90 | Shots/90 | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | Dynamic Forward | 1.03 | 0.23 | 4.99 | 18 | Similar → |
| 2 | Lamine Yamal | Inside Forward | 0.64 | 0.42 | 4.52 | 22 | Similar → |
| 3 | Vedat Muriqi | Complete Forward | 0.71 | 0.00 | 3.84 | 23 | Similar → |
| 4 | Borja Iglesias | Poacher | 0.76 | 0.06 | 2.36 | 26 | Similar → |
| 5 | Vinicius Junior | Inside Forward | 0.44 | 0.24 | 3.02 | 23 | Similar → |
| 6 | Álvaro Rodríguez | Complete Forward | 0.35 | 0.29 | 3.25 | 24 | Similar → |
| 7 | Antony | Inside Forward | 0.36 | 0.25 | 3.31 | 23 | Similar → |
| 8 | Ante Budimir | Target Man | 0.56 | 0.00 | 3.04 | 18 | Similar → |
| 9 | Cucho Hernández | Complete Forward | 0.44 | 0.13 | 3.19 | 24 | Similar → |
| 10 | Mikel Oyarzabal | Complete Forward | 0.52 | 0.09 | 2.77 | 24 | Similar → |
| 11 | Abde Ezzalzouli | Inside Forward | 0.37 | 0.31 | 2.79 | 19 | Similar → |
| 12 | Toni Martínez | Target Man | 0.39 | 0.10 | 3.19 | 26 | Similar → |
| 13 | Julián Alvarez | Complete Forward | 0.47 | 0.17 | 2.50 | 22 | Similar → |
| 14 | Nicolas Pépé | Inside Forward | 0.37 | 0.31 | 2.48 | 24 | Similar → |
| 15 | Gorka Guruzeta | Target Man | 0.32 | 0.16 | 3.17 | 25 | Similar → |
| 16 | Alberto Moleiro | Inside Forward | 0.50 | 0.17 | 1.88 | 25 | Similar → |
| 17 | Nico Williams | Inside Forward | 0.34 | 0.17 | 2.46 | 23 | Similar → |
| 18 | Ilyas Chaira | Forward | 0.23 | 0.06 | 3.33 | 22 | Similar → |
| 19 | Gonçalo Guedes | Inside Forward | 0.34 | 0.21 | 2.07 | 28 | Similar → |
| 20 | Jorge de Frutos | Inside Forward | 0.39 | 0.06 | 2.25 | 22 | Similar → |
| 21 | Lucas Boyé | Complete Forward | 0.26 | 0.07 | 2.59 | 19 | Similar → |
| 22 | Roberto Fernández | Target Man | 0.22 | 0.17 | 2.34 | 24 | Similar → |
| 23 | Iván Romero | Complete Forward | 0.30 | 0.00 | 2.14 | 20 | Similar → |
| 24 | Hugo Duro | Target Man | 0.39 | 0.00 | 1.62 | 24 | Similar → |
| 25 | Vladyslav Vanat | Complete Forward | 0.42 | 0.06 | 1.14 | 20 | Similar → |
KP = Key passes · 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 1,350+ minutes (equivalent to approximately 15 full matches) are included to ensure statistical reliability.
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 1,350+ minutes in the current season are included to ensure statistical reliability. Scores are computed using a position-specific composite formula across 47 performance dimensions. Data is refreshed weekly. Learn more about our methodology →
Some players may be excluded due to data availability (e.g. mid-season transfers, injury absences, or cup-only appearances). Rankings reflect on-pitch statistical performance and do not account for team defensive structure or shot quality — elite players on dominant teams may rank lower on volume-based metrics.