Centre-backs with the Best Potential in Premier League 26/27

At a glance

W. Saliba of Arsenal is the standout for raw talent across centre-backs in Premier League, with a Field Insider Rating of 87.8, and M. Keane leads the scoring with 3 goals.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: C. Hughes has improved his Season rating most, up +25.6 on last season. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, W. Saliba of Arsenal is the most valuable name in this group at 145.4.

Best talent

W. Saliba87.8RTG

Arsenal

In form

W. Saliba61.7SsN

Arsenal

Rising potential

C. Hughes+7.7RTG

Hull City · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

C. Hughes+25.6SsN

Hull City · 24/25→25/26

Top scorer

M. Keane3goals

Everton

Most valuable

W. Saliba145.4val

Arsenal