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The PSV Eindhoven vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk player ratings tell the story of a tightly contested UEFA Champions League fixture that finished 1-1 on 10 September 2026. Gleiker Mendoza was the best performer on the pitch, earning a rating of 7.17 as the two sides shared the points.
PSV Eindhoven vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Gleiker Mendoza was the standout performer of the match with a rating of 7.17.
- PSV Eindhoven’s rated players averaged 6.56, while FC Shakhtar Donetsk’s averaged 6.46.
- PSV Eindhoven had one player rated 7.0 or higher and none at 8.0 or above.
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk had two players rated 7.0 or higher and one player rated below 6.0.
- Mendoza’s goal was one of two scored in the match, matching the joint-highest tally alongside Sergiño Dest’s strike for PSV.
- Dmytro Riznyk was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing on 5.86.
PSV Eindhoven vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk Player Ratings
| PSV Eindhoven | Rating | FC Shakhtar Donetsk | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dest | 7.0 | Mendoza | 7.2 |
| Obispo | 7.0 | Isaque | 7.0 |
| Kostić | 6.9 | Henrique | 6.8 |
| Sano | 6.8 | Bondar | 6.7 |
| Geertruida | 6.7 | Traore | 6.6 |
| Kovář | 6.6 | Gomes | 6.5 |
| Perišić | 6.5 | Matvienko | 6.5 |
| Pepi | 6.5 | Elias | 6.4 |
| Wanner | 6.4 | Ocheretko | 6.4 |
| Bommel | 6.3 | Alisson | 6.3 |
| Flamingo | 6.3 | Ferreira | 6.2 |
| Mijnans | 6.2 | Newerton | 6.2 |
| Til | 6.1 | Tobias | 6.1 |
| Bouhamdi | – | Kryskiv | 6.0 |
| Santos | – | Riznyk | 5.9 |
| Man | – | Ghram | – |
| Bajraktarević | – | Nazaryna | – |
| Merien | – | Carvalho | – |
| Olij | – | Azarov | – |
| Fernandez | – | Fesyun | – |
| Smolenaars | – | Meirelles | – |
| Gasiorowski | – | Karavaev | – |
| Tsukanov | – |
Top 5 Players
Gleiker Mendoza, FC Shakhtar Donetsk’s midfielder, topped the match with a rating of 7.17. His goal was one of two scored in the contest, matching the best tally in the match, and he also won five duels as part of an all-action display.
Isaque, also of Shakhtar Donetsk, followed close behind on 7.01. His assist matched the joint-highest tally in the match, and he led all players with ten duels won and eight tackles.
Sergiño Dest was PSV Eindhoven’s top performer with a rating of 7. His goal put him alongside the match’s leading scorers, he ranked third in the match for duels won with seven, and he also made three tackles.
Armando Obispo was not far behind on 6.98. His assist also matched the match’s joint-highest tally, he ranked second in the match for interceptions with three, and his 72 accurate passes were the most of any player on the pitch.
Filip Kostić completed the top five with a rating of 6.87, contributing four duels won across his 68 minutes on the pitch.
Man of the Match: Gleiker Mendoza
Gleiker Mendoza was confirmed as the standout of the PSV Eindhoven vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk man of the match conversation, finishing just 0.16 of a point clear of teammate Isaque in the ratings. That narrow margin at the top underlines how closely matched Shakhtar Donetsk’s two central midfielders were on the day, even though it was Mendoza’s decisive goal that ultimately shaded it in his favour.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaque (FC Shakhtar Donetsk) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Sano (PSV Eindhoven) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Bommel (PSV Eindhoven) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Mendoza (FC Shakhtar Donetsk) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Gomes (FC Shakhtar Donetsk) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaque (FC Shakhtar Donetsk) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Henrique (FC Shakhtar Donetsk) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Obispo (PSV Eindhoven) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Kostić (PSV Eindhoven) | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Dest (PSV Eindhoven) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaque (FC Shakhtar Donetsk) | 14 | 71% | 10 |
| Bommel (PSV Eindhoven) | 17 | 53% | 9 |
| Alisson (FC Shakhtar Donetsk) | 16 | 44% | 7 |
| Dest (PSV Eindhoven) | 14 | 50% | 7 |
| Gomes (FC Shakhtar Donetsk) | 12 | 50% | 6 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisson (FC Shakhtar Donetsk) | 0 | 0% | 4 |
| Bommel (PSV Eindhoven) | 0 | 0% | 3 |
| Sano (PSV Eindhoven) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| Perišić (PSV Eindhoven) | 0 | 0% | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg calculates each player rating on a 1-10 scale from individual match statistics, where a mark of around 6.0 represents an average showing. Ratings account for actions such as goals, assists, duels, passing accuracy and defensive work, and the player with the highest score in the match, Gleiker Mendoza on 7.17, is flagged as the best performer.
PSV Eindhoven vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in PSV Eindhoven vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk?
Gleiker Mendoza was rated the best performer on the pitch with a 7.17 rating, marginally ahead of teammate Isaque on 7.01.
What did PSV Eindhoven’s player ratings look like?
PSV Eindhoven finished with an average PSV Eindhoven player ratings figure of 6.56, led by Sergiño Dest on 7 and with Guus Til their lowest-rated player on 6.09.
What did FC Shakhtar Donetsk’s player ratings look like?
Shakhtar Donetsk’s FC Shakhtar Donetsk player ratings averaged 6.46, with Gleiker Mendoza the standout on 7.17 and goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk their lowest-rated player on 5.86.
Who was rated lowest in the match?
Dmytro Riznyk, Shakhtar Donetsk’s goalkeeper, received the lowest rating in the match at 5.86.
What was the final score between PSV Eindhoven and FC Shakhtar Donetsk?
The PSV Eindhoven 1-1 FC Shakhtar Donetsk player ratings reflect a Champions League match that finished 1-1, with goals from Sergiño Dest for PSV Eindhoven and Gleiker Mendoza for Shakhtar Donetsk.