The curtain has fallen on the 2025/26 Champions League. Spanning 256 days and 189 matches since the opening whistle on 16th September 2025, the journey concluded this Saturday, 30th May, at the Puskas Arena. There, Paris Saint-Germain were crowned champions for the second time in their history, capping a marathon campaign defined by individual brilliance and collective drama.

While countless stars shone, BeSoccer Prime has utilised advanced data to curate the tournament’s statistical XI. Deployed in a 4-2-3-1 formation, the selection highlights those who lead key metrics in their respective positions, generally calculated per 90 minutes. To ensure the sample is representative and that the high-stakes knockout rounds carry sufficient weight, a minimum filter of 900 minutes played was applied.

The resulting line-up features many of the heavyweights who defined the season. Players from PSG, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal dominate the side, but the data also unearths several surprise inclusions, notably Atletico Madrid defender Marc Pubill and Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. Despite a trophy-less season for the 'Merengues', Real Madrid are also represented, rewarding those who excelled on the individual stage.

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The 2025/26 Champions League statistical best XI

Goalkeeper - David Raya (Arsenal)

The Spaniard headed into the final boasting the tournament’s highest save percentage (89.19%), eclipsing Courtois (82.81%). Furthermore, no goalkeeper recorded more clean sheets (9) across the campaign.

Raya

Right-back - Achraf Hakimi (PSG)

Another stellar continental campaign for the Moroccan, who finished as the joint-top provider in the competition with 6 assists, a tally shared with Michael Olise, Vinicius, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Hakimi

Right centre-back - Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)

One of the season’s true breakout stars. The former right-back reinvented himself as a high-level centre-back, ranking among the elite for defensive duels won (3.96) and recoveries (12.18) in his new role.

Pubill

Left centre-back - Willian Pacho (PSG)

The Ecuadorian has cemented his status as an elite defender alongside Marquinhos. He stands out as the tournament's most robust left-sided centre-back, winning an average of 4.67 defensive duels.

Willian Pacho

Left-back - Alejandro Grimaldo (B. Leverkusen)

Famed for his attacking output, Grimaldo earns his place here for his defensive diligence. He recorded more interceptions per 90 minutes (5.14) than any other left-back in the competition.

Grimaldo

Right central midfielder - Vitinha (PSG)

The final's MVP and a leading candidate for the best player in the tournament. The Portuguese maestro dictated the midfield, leading the charts for successful passes per 90 (81.08), deep completions (120), and total recoveries (131).

Vitinha

Left mentral midfielder - Morten Hjulmand (Sporting Lisbon)

The Dane was the engine room behind Sporting Lisbon's historic run to a first quarter-final in 43 years, averaging 9.64 recoveries and 4.5 interceptions per game.

Hjulmand

Right winger - Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)

The Bayern winger captivated fans with his explosive pace and trickery. He proved the tournament's most prolific ball-carrier, averaging 6.44 successful dribbles per match.

Michael Olise

Attacking midfielder - Arda Guler (Real Madrid)

A year of confirmation for the Turkish prodigy, who delivered on the biggest nights—including a brace against Bayern—and recorded the highest average of key passes per game (0.85).

Arda Guller

Left winger - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)

A monumental campaign for 'Kvaradona', whose 16 goal involvements represented the highest tally in the competition. He remained a constant, driving threat throughout the knockout stages.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Striker - Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Edging out Harry Kane in a fiercely contested race, the Real Madrid striker secures his spot after clinching the Champions League Golden Boot with 15 goals.

Kylian Mbappe

M. Hjulmand

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