Goalkeeper: Luigi Sepe (Parma) - 8.74 rating
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Parma claimed a solid scalp in the form of Udinese over the weekend as they came away 3-1 winners. It was a fine showing by Luigi Sepe between the sticks, whose WhoScored rating of 8.74 secured him his spot in the best XI in Europe. The 28-year-old made nine saves in the victory, while an additional two high claims means he was good value for his star man award.
Right-back: Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich) - 8.72 rating
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Bayern romped to a 6-1 win at Mainz 05 to get their title defence back on track after an opening day draw with Hertha Berlin as Benjamin Pavard impressed at right-back in the resounding victory. The World Cup winner scored from his only effort on goal in the win, while his sole key pass resulted in an assist. Three interceptions, one tackle and one clearance saw him land a WhoScored rating of 8.72.
Centre-back: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) - 8.03 rating
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Liverpool head into the international break as the only Premier League team with a 100% start to the season as they secured a 3-0 win at Burnley on Saturday. It marked another commanding performance by Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the defence as he came away from Turf Moor with a WhoScored of 8.03. The Dutchman wasn’t phased by the Clarets’ direct approach with his 12 aerial duels won a record in a Premier League match this season, while 11 clearances marked a fine showing at the heart of the defence.
Centre-back: Romain Thomas (Angers) - 8.00 rating
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Angers secured a 2-0 win over Dijon over the weekend with centre-back Romain Thomas playing a starring role in the resolute victory. The centre-back earned the man of the match award with an 8.00 rating as he made three clearances, two tackles and two interceptions, and won four aerial duels, in an clean sheet attaining performance.
Left-back: Arthur Masuaku (West Ham) - 8.83 rating
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Like Angers, West Ham too came away with a 2-0 win, but in truth, the scoreline could have been higher as they mustered 18 shots in their victory over Norwich at the London Stadium. The marauding Arthur Masuaku secured the man of the match award in the clash with a WhoScored rating of 8.83. The left-back provided the assist for Sebastien Haller’s opener midway through the first half, that coming from one of two key passes, and completed two dribbles. Six tackles and two interceptions capped a commendable performance in defence from the Hammers man.
Right midfield: Richarlison (Everton) - 9.37 rating
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In the battle of those hoping to gatecrash the top six, it was Everton who came out on top as they defeated Wolves 3-2 at Goodison Park. Richarlison played a decisive role in the entertaining encounter with the Brazilian bagging a brace from three shots, with his third effort of the game forcing Rui Patricio into a fine stop. Off the ball, the Brazilian thrived as he made four tackles and four clearances to guarantee the three points for the Toffees and return a WhoScored rating of 9.37.
Central midfield: Abdoulaye Toure (Nantes) - 8.82 rating
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Nantes secured a narrow 1-0 win over Montpellier on Saturday courtesy of Abdoulaye Toure. The 25-year-old’s strike was just his fifth league goal for the club and secured all three points for the home side in a man of the match performance. Toure’s goal was from one of two efforts, while out of possession; he ensured the Nantes goal was rarely troubled as he made three tackles and three interceptions to secure a WhoScored rating of 8.82.
Central midfield: Ellyes Skhiri (FC Koeln) - 8.97 rating
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A former Montpellier midfielder partners Toure in the middle of the park as Ellyes Skhiri put in a man of the match shift in FC Koeln’s 2-1 win at Freiburg. The Tunisian scored one and assisted another from respective returns of three shots and one key pass. Reinforcing statistically calculated WhoScored strengths of ‘tackling’ and ‘ball interception’, Skhiri was also on hand to make four tackles and four interceptions to come away with a WhoScored rating of 8.97.
Left midfield: Darwin Machis (Granada) - 8.88 rating
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Securing the left midfield spot is Granada’s Venezuelan attacker Darwin Machis. The winger provided the assist for one of their three goals in a 3-0 win at Espanyol, that in itself coming from one of three key passes. Three successful dribbles was also a solid return, while Machis worked tirelessly off the ball to disrupt Espanyol’s rhythm as he made two tackles and three interceptions to secure a WhoScored rating of 8.88.
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Striker: Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) - 9.85 rating
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Sergio Aguero is the only player to have scored in every Premier League match this season as he put Brighton to the sword on Saturday. Indeed, the Argentine hotshot bagged a brace as City romped to a 4-0 win, and provided an assist to return a WhoScored rating of 9.85, the best in Europe’s top five leagues this week.
Striker: Timo Werner (RB Leipzig) - 9.80 rating
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Rounding off the European team of the week, Timo Werner capped his new contract in style as he smashed in a hat-trick in RB Leipzig’s impressive 3-0 win at Gladbach on Friday night. Like Aguero, Werner has scored in every league match this season and now has five goals to his name from three Bundesliga outings. His three goals came from four shots, while four key passes and three dribbles helped secure a WhoScored rating of 9.80.
