
Key strength: Pace and dribbling
Wide creator
Perched in 14th place with a frustrating DWLWL form line, Crystal Palace's season has been a study in inconsistency—but Ismaïla Sarr has emerged as their one true constant. The 27-year-old Senegalese winger is enjoying a career-defining campaign under Oliver Glasner, shedding his traditional wide-man identity to become a ruthlessly efficient inside forward. His 11 goals from 26 appearances tell only half the story; those 2 assists reveal a player who has abandoned creative distribution entirely in favor of predatory precision. With 78-rated shooting ability, Sarr has mastered the art of cutting inside onto his favored foot and delivering clinical finishes. His discipline borders on remarkable—zero cards in 2,145 minutes of Premier League football. Valued at €35 million, Sarr represents the Eagles' sharpest attacking weapon, complementing creator Yéremy Pino on the opposite flank while Adam Wharton anchors behind. While Palace oscillate between promise and frustration, their Senegalese forward offers something increasingly rare at Selhurst Park: certainty.