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England vs Spain player ratings from a dramatic UEFA Nations League meeting on 26 September 2026 show Spain edging a five-goal thriller 3-2, with Alejandro Baena Rodríguez the standout performer on a match rating of 8.33.
England vs Spain Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Alejandro Baena Rodríguez was the best performer on the pitch, rated 8.33.
- Spain’s average rating of 6.86 comfortably outstripped England’s 6.34 across the match.
- Spain had two players rated 8.0 or higher, while England had none.
- Spain also had five players rated 7.0 or higher, one more than the three England managed.
- Lamine Yamal fired a match-high seven shots as Spain’s attack dominated the England ratings today.
- James Trafford was the lowest-rated player of the match, on 5.54.
England vs Spain Player Ratings
| England | Rating | Spain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 7.7 | Rodríguez | 8.3 |
| Gordon | 7.5 | Yamal | 8.2 |
| Kane | 7.4 | Carvajal | 7.7 |
| Anderson | 6.6 | Oyarzabal | 7.5 |
| Lewis-Skelly | 6.4 | Cascante | 7.0 |
| Konsa | 6.3 | Laporte | 6.9 |
| Calvert-Lewin | 6.3 | Cucurella | 6.7 |
| Saka | 6.2 | Pedri | 6.6 |
| O’Reilly | 6.1 | Pubill | 6.6 |
| Guehi | 6.1 | Cubarsí | 6.5 |
| Gibbs-White | 6.0 | Simon | 6.5 |
| Branthwaite | 5.9 | Torres | 6.3 |
| Quansah | 5.9 | Ruiz | 6.1 |
| Rogers | 5.8 | Merino | 6.0 |
| Garner | 5.7 | Williams | 6.0 |
| Trafford | 5.5 | Grimaldo | – |
| Scott | – | Raya | – |
| Eze | – | Huijsen | – |
| Steele | – | López | – |
| Pickford | – | Martinez | – |
| Hall | – | Zubimendi | – |
| Alexander-Arnold | – | Pino | – |
| Chalobah | – |
Top 5 Players
Lamine Yamal was rated 8.2 after a goal that shared top billing in the match and three blocked shots, more than any other player on the pitch.
Jude Bellingham matched Daniel Olmo for the outright match lead in assists and delivered a match-high five key passes, adding two shots on target that also shared top spot, to earn a 7.7 rating in these England player ratings.
Daniel Olmo Carvajal also rated 7.7, contributing an assist that put him level for the match lead, a match-high ten duels won, and four key passes that ranked second in the match.
Anthony Gordon’s 7.46 rating reflected a goal that shared the match lead, four successful dribbles that were more than anyone else managed, and seven duels won, the third-best tally in the match.
Harry Kane rounded out the top five with a 7.39 rating, his goal sharing the match lead alongside three shots that ranked second-best in the match.
Man of the Match: Alejandro Baena Rodríguez
Alejandro Baena Rodríguez edged Lamine Yamal by just 0.13 of a point in this England vs Spain man of the match verdict, finishing with the top rating of 8.33. He also produced two shots on target, matching the joint-best mark in the match, underlining his influence on Spain’s win.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham (England) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| Yamal (Spain) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Rodríguez (Spain) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Carvajal (Spain) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Gordon (England) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascante (Spain) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Yamal (Spain) | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Carvajal (Spain) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Laporte (Spain) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Cubarsí (Spain) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carvajal (Spain) | 13 | 77% | 10 |
| Cascante (Spain) | 12 | 75% | 9 |
| Gordon (England) | 11 | 64% | 7 |
| Bellingham (England) | 15 | 40% | 6 |
| Yamal (Spain) | 12 | 42% | 5 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamal (Spain) | 1 | 14% | 7 |
| Kane (England) | 1 | 33% | 3 |
| Saka (England) | 0 | 0% | 3 |
| Rodríguez (Spain) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| Bellingham (England) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
Who completed the most dribbles?
| Player | Dribbles Attempted | Dribble Success % | Successful Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon (England) | 6 | 67% | 4 |
| Anderson (England) | 3 | 67% | 2 |
| Carvajal (Spain) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham (England) | 2 | 5 |
| Yamal (Spain) | 1 | 4 |
| Carvajal (Spain) | 0 | 4 |
| Rodríguez (Spain) | 2 | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg’s player ratings run on a 1-10 scale, where a mark of around 6.0 represents an average performance and higher figures reflect a stronger individual display built from match statistics such as goals, key passes, duels and defensive actions. The highest-rated player in the match is flagged as the standout performer, and here that was Alejandro Baena Rodríguez on 8.33.
England vs Spain Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in England vs Spain?
Alejandro Baena Rodríguez was the best performer, rated 8.33, edging Lamine Yamal by 0.13 of a point.
What were England’s player ratings like against Spain?
England posted an average rating of 6.34, with Jude Bellingham their best performer on 7.7 and three players rated 7.0 or higher.
What were Spain’s player ratings like against England?
Spain’s average rating was 6.86, with two players rated 8.0 or above and five at 7.0 or higher, led by Alejandro Baena Rodríguez.
Who was rated the lowest in England vs Spain?
James Trafford was the lowest-rated player of the match, finishing on 5.54.
What was the final score between England and Spain?
Spain won 3-2 in the UEFA Nations League on 26 September 2026.