The Premier League has had some of the best passers in recent history, such as Paul Scholes, Xabi Alonso and David Beckham.
Pass completion percentage is now a big part of the modern day’s data-driven analysis, with possession-based styles being adopted by more and more managers.
But who was statistically the best passer in England’s top flight during the 2024/25 season? Using data from football analytics site FBref, we’ve listed the top 10 Premier League players by pass completion rate. (Note: players have to have played at least 30 minutes per match to be counted.)
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Data correct as of 25th May 2025
|
Rank |
Player |
Club |
PL pass% |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
William Saliba |
Arsenal |
94.3% |
|
2 |
Manuel Akanji |
Man City |
93.6% |
|
3 |
Ruben Dias |
Man City |
93.5% |
|
4 |
Curtis Jones |
Liverpool |
93.1% |
|
=5 |
Andre |
Wolves |
92.9% |
|
=5 |
Ezri Konsa |
Aston Villa |
92.9% |
|
7 |
Jan Bednarek |
Southampton |
92.7% |
|
8 |
Mateo Kovacic |
Man City |
92.6% |
|
9 |
Leny Yoro |
Man Utd |
92.4% |
|
10 |
Jack Stephens |
Southampton |
92% |
Here’s a detailed look at the top 10 Premier League passers in 2024/25…
10
Jack Stephens (Southampton)
92% pass completion
Southampton defender Jack Stephens, though the centre-back had an injury-impacted campaign as he only started 17 times.
He still scraped into the top 10 come the end of the season, squeezing ahead of Premier League-winning captain Virgil van Dijk in the process.
9
Leny Yoro (Man Utd)
92.4% pass completion
Manchester United may have endured a dreadful season, but one of the brighter elements of the campaign perhaps came in the form of Leny Yoro’s emergence in the first team.
The Frenchman took time to make his mark at Old Trafford after getting injured soon after signing, but ended the season as one of their most reliable players – made all the more remarkable given his age of 19.
Interestingly, another new signing was United’s next-best passer – Matthijs de Ligt clocked an average of 89.9% successful passes throughout 2024/25.
8
Mateo Kovacic (Man City)
92.6% pass completion
With numerous injuries at the Etihad Stadium, Mateo Kovacic was able to get more game time with Man City than he was perhaps expecting last season. He took his opportunity, whether that be in the form of scoring goals or his general all-round play.
As to be expected in a Guardiola side, Kovacic is tidy on the ball played a big role in the absence of Rodri.
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7
Jan Bednarek (Southampton)
92.7% pass completion
Southampton’s possession-based style saw Saints centre-back Jan Bednarek end up in the top 10.
The Saints may not have got anywhere near enough points on the board, but Bednarek’s pass completion rate was a rare positive sign at St Mary’s.
6
Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
92.9% pass completion
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa has been a regular under Unai Emery and offers the versatility of being able to play at right-back and centre-back.
The Englishman has now made over 200 appearances for Villa and is clearly comfortable on the ball.
5
Andre (Wolves)
92.9% pass completion
Arguably a surprise name on the list is Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Andre.
The Brazilian midfielder arrived from Fluminense ahead of the 2024/25 season but wasn’t a nailed-on starter under Gary O’Neil. He had been in and out of the starting lineup, but started more regularly under Vitor Pereira, showing his true worth to the Old Gold during this time.
4
Curtis Jones (Liverpool)
93.1% pass completion
One of the players who starred under Arne Slot during his first season as Liverpool manager was midfielder Curtis Jones.
Jones had the best pass completion rate of any Reds star and started 19 games last term as his rise in the first team continues.
3
Ruben Dias (Man City)
93.5% pass completion
Another Man City star on the list is Ruben Dias, with the Portugal international a mainstay in the Man City side.
Dias has found himself in the opposition half for plenty of City’s Premier League games due to their dominance, and he’s kept possession most of the time when on the ball. In fact, both of City’s centre-backs were exceptional last term…
2
Manuel Akanji (Man City)
93.6% pass completion
The top Man City passer last season was Manuel Akanji, who also occasionally chipped in at right-back as injuries bit hard at the Etihad Stadium.
The Switzerland international has seemingly nailed down a centre-back role under Pep Guardiola, becoming a trustworthy player in the absence of John Stones and Nathan Ake – particularly on the ball, if these stats are anything to go by.
1
William Saliba (Arsenal)
94.3% pass completion
Topping the charts this season is Arsenal star William Saliba, reaching over 94%.
A guaranteed starter for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta, Saliba’s place at the top of the game for some time is all but assured. Part of the reason for that is his calmness in possession, as evidenced by his high pass success rate.
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