West Ham’s 2024-25 predicted Premier League finish, stats, best players and ratings

To offset their big spending, West Ham cashed in on some fringe players or those who hadn’t quite made the grade, including Flynn Downes, Said Benrahma and Thilo Kehrer, while Ben Johnson and Angelo Ogbonna left at the end of their contracts. Nayef Aguerd, James Ward-Prowse, Kurt Zouma and Maxwel Cornet sealed loan moves away, while Kalvin Phillips’ loan was not made permanent.

James Ward-Prowse was recalled from his loan in January, while Evan Ferguson has joined until the end of the season.

Who are West Ham’s most important players?

West Ham’s top Premier League Golden Boot contender: Jarrod Bowen

Jarrod Bowen had a strong 2023-24, being directly involved in 22 goals in 34 Premier League games. His increased numbers came as a result of playing through the middle more often.

Despite playing more on the right more this season, Bowen is still West Ham’s joint-top scorer in the Premier League. The Englishman has scored six goals, which obviously isn’t too high. And he sits level alongside Tomas Soucek among West Ham players. Bowen also leads West Ham for shots (65) and shots on target (27), as well as Expected Goals (6.32).

West Ham’s primary playmaker: Jarrod Bowen

Bowen has created 43 chances in the Premier League this season, more than any other West Ham player. He also sits top of the club charts for big chances created (seven) and assists (five). Altogether, Bowen has been directly involved in 12 of West Ham’s 33 Premier League goals this season.

West Ham’s card magnets & top tacklers: Lucas Paqueta

Lucas Paqueta has been reinvented as a combative midfielder. And it’s working well for West Ham. The Brazilian has made 53 tackles in the Premier League this season, more than any other West Ham player.

Paqueta is the second most-frequent fouler too. Playing in the middle of the pitch, Paqueta has committed 38 fouls in the Premier League this season, just one fewer than Tomas Soucek. He’s also been booked seven times, again one behind Soucek.

West Ham’s rising star: Luis Guilherme

West Ham have a more experienced squad with a smattering of younger players. And Luis Guilherme is one of those hoping to make his mark. The Brazilian teenager joined West Ham in the summer and has played seven times so far in the Premier League. But he hasn’t played more than 20 minutes in a single match. And there are reports emerging that West Ham could be looking to sell Guilherme in the summer.

West Ham’s set-piece specialists:

• Penalties: Lucas Paqueta
• Free kicks: Emerson
• Corners: Jarrod Bowen/Emerson

West Ham’s tactical analysis, formation & player ratings

West Ham team stats from the 2023-24 Premier League season (avg per game):

• Corners: 4.42
• Shots on target: 4.05
• Shots on target conceded: 6.47
• Offsides: 1.87

When Graham Potter took over at West Ham, he kept Julen Lopetegui’s formation for a few games — so the 4-2-3-1 remains their most-used formation of the season. But Potter has turned to a back three now, switching between a 3-4-2-1 and now a 3-5-2. In the back three, Jean-Clair Todibo, Maximilian Kilman and Kostantinos Mavropanos are the go-to centre-backs, though Aaron Cresswell has also stepped in. Emerson and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are the wing-backs, with no real opposition.

The midfield has been changing a lot, but Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta are favourites, with James Ward-Prowse also getting back into the team. Jarrod Bowen has returned to be striker, due to Michail Antonio’s injury, while Mohammed Kudus often accompanying him.

West Ham 2024-25 player ratings

• GK: Lukasz Fabianski – 61% – He’s lost his place to Alphonse Areola (51%) in the starting XI, but Fabianski does score well. He’s averaged 0.22 goals prevented per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season and 3.95 saves per 90.
• RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 70% – Wan-Bissaka has been tremendous this season, the second-best right-back in the Premier League. He’s won 61.46% of his ground duels and lost just 0.22 challenges per 90.
• CB: Konstantinos Mavropanos – 57% – He’s one of the most-used centre-backs for West Ham this season, winning 72.37% of his aerial duels and completing 5.21 clearances per 90.
• CB: Maximilian Kilman – 57% – Kilman has been good on the floor this season, winning 71.88% of his ground duels and losing 0.14 challenges per 90.
• LB: Emerson – 61% – Emerson has performed slightly worse than his partner on the opposite flank. The Italian has won 55.64% of his ground duels but remains a set piece threat.
• DM: Edson Alvarez – 42% – The Mexican hasn’t been too good in terms of a defensive shield, with just 0.93 interceptions retaining possession and 1.22 tackles won per 90.
• DM: Guido Rodriguez – 43%  – Rodriguez hasn’t been much better. He’s averaged 1.06 interceptions retaining possessions per 90 and 1.41 tackles won.
• CM: Lucas Paqueta – 58% – His Score has been hindered slightly by the fact that he’s played in a few different roles. But Paqueta has averaged 1.59 tackles won per 90 and 1.34 successful passes into the penalty area.
• RW: Jarrod Bowen – 63% – The best of an underperforming attacking bunch, Bowen has carried the responsibility of goalscoring and chance creation for West Ham so far.
• LW: Crysencio Summerville – 48% – Has just one goal and one assist to his name this season but has created 0.35 big chances per 90. His struggles aren’t solely his own fault.
• CF: Michail Antonio – 43% – Antonio is out for an unspecified period after his car accident, and he’s only scored one goal in the league this season.

West Ham’s full Premier League 2024-25 squad

West Ham FAQs

Where did West Ham finish in the 2023-24 Premier League season?

West Ham finished ninth in the Premier League last season, 11 points outside the European places.

Who is the West Ham manager?

Julen Lopetegui is West Ham’s manager, replacing David Moyes in the summer.

Who is the current West Ham captain?

Jarrod Bowen is the West Ham captain, with Aaron Cresswell acting as vice-captain.

What is West Ham’s best Premier League finish?

West Ham finished 5th in the 1998-99 season, 10 points behind fourth-placed Leeds. They’ve finished in the top half of the table in 14 of their 28 Premier League seasons.

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More Premier League 2024-25 content:

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• Premier League net spend