Arsenal player achieves what no one else in Europe has done

Jurrien Timber earned a flawless 10 from Sofascore, making him both an Arsenal player and the first European star in the 2025/26 season to do so.

In the early hours of August 24th, Jurrien Timber made history with Arsenal by becoming the first player in the top 5 European leagues to receive a perfect 10 rating from Sofascore since the 2025/26 season began. The outstanding performance from the Dutch defender was instrumental in helping the "Gunners" secure a 5-0 victory over Leeds United in the second round of the Premier League.

In this match, Timber surprisingly emerged as a key offensive threat. He scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist, a rare feat for a defender. This explosive contribution helped Arsenal achieve a convincing win and maintain a strong start to the new season. Sofascore confirmed that since the season began, no player in the top 5 European leagues has shown such a complete performance both offensively and defensively as Timber did against Leeds.

Statistics underline that Timber’s performance fully deserved the perfect score: he won 6 out of 9 duels, made 2 interceptions, succeeded in 4 tackles and was never beaten by an opponent. On the attacking front, contributing to 3 out of Arsenal’s 5 goals clearly demonstrates his effectiveness.

Notably, this is the first time in nearly 9 years that an Arsenal player has been awarded a 10 rating by Sofascore. Before Timber, only Alexis Sanchez (2016) and Mesut Ozil (2015) had reached this milestone. This makes the 24-year-old defender’s performance even more remarkable, especially considering he just returned from a serious knee injury in 2024.

Arsenal fans have good reason to be optimistic as Timber regains his peak form. His defensive solidity, effective attacking support, and fiery spirit are turning him into a key component in the Gunners’ ambitions to compete for titles this season. The win over Leeds United not only brought 3 points but also signaled a powerful comeback for Jurrien Timber, who is expected to become a new cornerstone for Arsenal.