Following the protracted final, which saw PSG overcome Arsenal 1-1 before clinching the title 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Budapest, over 15,000 online users submitted their ratings for Luis Enrique‘s players. The Spanish coach, now a three-time Champions League winner, received an impressive average score of 7.6 from fans, significantly higher than the 6 awarded by sports critics.
After the Parisian equalizer, João Neves‘s influence on the game soared. The Portuguese midfielder, who was a constant presence in challenges until the final whistle, earned the highest fan rating of 7.2. This assessment largely aligned with the professional critics, who also gave him a 7. Completing the top three for PSG were Marquinhos (6.6) and Willian Pacho (6.6). The Brazilian captain also received a 7 from the journalists, while Pacho was rated 6.
The defensive line was highly praised by voters, with Achraf Hakimi (6.2) and Nuno Mendes (6) both receiving scores of 6 or higher. However, this public opinion differed from that of the journalists regarding the Portuguese full-back, who was penalized with a 4, primarily due to his missed penalty during the shootout.
fabian ruiz: lowest fan rating among psg players
In the attacking department, only Fabian Ruiz (5.8) received a score below 6. The Spanish midfielder’s challenging start to the match, characterized by several turnovers and a lack of composure, likely contributed to this lower assessment. Meanwhile, Vitinha, who was substituted due to cramps, earned a robust 6.4 from fans, significantly surpassing the 5 given by professional analysts. Despite facing limited action throughout the game, goalkeeper Matveï Safonov impressed online voters, securing a 6.2, a notable improvement over the 5 he received from the reporting team.
Upfront, the forwards also received more favorable ratings from the public. Both Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé were given a 6.1 by fans, contrasting with the 5 they each received from the critics. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also stood out with a 6.2, slightly above the 6 awarded by journalists, largely credited for winning the penalty that led to PSG’s equalizer.